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T988 CVC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

41,568 mi
Last recorded41,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,568 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 41,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,807 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member poor condition (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 41,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member poor condition (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,941 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced possible corrosion behind gearbox cross member advise removal and inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 40,941 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (3bolt) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (3bolt) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened main rear cross member for a frame rusty n/s end in wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced possible corrosion behind gearbox cross member advise removal and inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 40,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 39,471 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources r/h half not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,530 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 38,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,239 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 38,239 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bushes worn on chassis ( 3bolt ) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,968 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 37,692 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting tower (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,229 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired rear hose mounting bolt missing (3.6.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,664 miles

Reverse lights inop

Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Reverse lights inop

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,224 miles

front bumper removed.

interior mirror missing.

minor webbing damage to n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 35,224 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front bumper removed.

interior mirror missing.

minor webbing damage to n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,306 miles

front bumper removed.

rear axle ball joint gaiter split.

slight play in front propshaft rear u.j.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,306 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

front bumper removed.

rear axle ball joint gaiter split.

slight play in front propshaft rear u.j.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 31,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,345 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 30,275 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper poor condition washers poor system clean advised

Fail 4 Feb 2009 29,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper poor condition washers poor system clean advised

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,413 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 27,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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T988 CVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T988 CVC, 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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T988 CVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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