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T977 TCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 TCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,849 miles

Drop arm ball joint play

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 109,512 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 108,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 107,659 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,947 miles

Nearside windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,947 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,657 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

play in steering box

Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,657 miles

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

Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

play in steering box

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,709 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit

Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,709 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,743 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,382 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 706,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,177 miles

slight damage o/s/f bumper

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,071 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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T977 TCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T977 TCD, 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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T977 TCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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