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T960 NAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 NAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,119 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 20 Nov 2025 139,101 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,103 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,103 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside front bulkhead outrigger corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 137,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front bulkhead outrigger corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,925 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side lights only work with headlamps on

Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre have cracking to tread area

side lights only work with headlights

Fail 6 Sep 2019 136,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel slight oil leak

Offside Front swivel slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre have cracking to tread area

side lights only work with headlights

Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 135,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,938 miles

Gearbox has a minor oil leak

Nearside Front Axle swivel has a slight leak of oil

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Transfer box has a minor oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 134,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Gearbox has a minor oil leak

Nearside Front Axle swivel has a slight leak of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Transfer box has a minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,159 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 124,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 122,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 122,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 120,983 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 103,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 93,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,401 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T960 NAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T960 NAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T960 NAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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