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T963 CWN

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

249,889 mi
Last recorded249,889 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT963 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 249,889 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 249,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 247,214 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member fuel tank shield bolts too. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 240,523 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroding and tank bolts will fail at a later date (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 240,482 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroding and tank bolts will tear out soon (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 232,776 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 230,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 228,290 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 22 Oct 2020 228,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 222,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 217,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 213,038 miles

Front fuel pressure sensor slightly seeping.

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 213,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front fuel pressure sensor slightly seeping.

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 176,857 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 176,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 197,507 miles

Nearside rear cross member corroded

Offside front hub seal leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 197,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside rear cross member corroded

Offside front hub seal leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 194,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to nearside front & offside front metal brake pipes

Nearside front outrigger corroded & holed

Nearside rear chassis corroded & holed (not perscribed area)

Play in nearside rear hub

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in nearside front hub

Pass 6 Sep 2013 189,953 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 182,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 182,530 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 176,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 168,972 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 161,177 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 153,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 153,902 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 147,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 138,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 127,278 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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T963 CWN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T963 CWN, 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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What year was T963 CWN registered?

T963 CWN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T963 CWN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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