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T97 AWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,509 mi
Last recorded21,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 21,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 20,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 19,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 19,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 18,832 miles

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

all the suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 18,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

all the suspension coil springs are corroded

rear propshaft front universal joint has play and is worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 10,942 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 10,942 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,373 miles

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

all tyres perishing in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,941 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 5,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,626 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,552 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear propshaft, rear joint has slight play, advise replace.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,872 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,872 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 208 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sides front hubs leaking

nearside front, and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded and in poor condition

signs of both front tyres rubbing on suspension arms, but ok during test

steering damper bush has slight play

very rear propshaft joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,247 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

All four road springs slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,586 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 88,586 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

steering damper bush excessively worn

Pass 17 Mar 2007 78,245 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 78,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,811 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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T97 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T97 AWW, 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 T97 AWW registered?

T97 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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