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T976 LPV

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests40 (22 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT976 LPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 18 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 136,099 miles

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

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 12 Sep 2025 134,079 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,837 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS+OS welded plates for A-frame mounting crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,837 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS+OS welded plates for A-frame mounting crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 132,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 132,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 129,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 129,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from turbo feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,185 miles

Nearside Rear Cross member rust holed near body mount but not significantly weakened

Fail 10 Jun 2021 127,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Damper bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not extend (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Damper bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cross member rust holed near body mount but not significantly weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 125,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad friction material slightly detached from backing

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper bush worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,482 miles

Corrosion to chassis outriggers / body mounts, but not considered to be excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2019 124,482 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to chassis outriggers / body mounts, but not considered to be excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2018 123,175 miles

Corrosion advancing to chassis and outriggers

Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight wear

Steering damper bush has slight wear

Fail 20 Jun 2018 123,175 miles

Corrosion advancing to chassis and outriggers

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight wear

Steering damper bush has slight wear

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,647 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

slight free play in steering damper bush

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

slight free play in steering damper bush

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,503 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 116,500 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,478 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 114,478 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,476 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 108,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,500 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,887 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 101,887 miles

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 98,364 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 98,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

OIL LEAK POSSIBLY FROM LOOSE OIL FILTER.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

TRACKING COULD BE OUT CAUSING FRONT TYRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY,ie INSIDE EDGES WORN.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 908,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 908,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 80,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jun 2005 70,317 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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T976 LPV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T976 LPV, 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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T976 LPV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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