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T990 LNT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,758 mi
Last recorded209,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 LNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 209,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 209,743 miles

slight oil leak on engine, gearbox, transfer box and both front swivel hub seals

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Oct 2020 209,743 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os centre fuel tank/ body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

oil leak engine/gearbox and transfer box

slight leak on both front swivel hub seals

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2019 209,319 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2019 209,319 miles

Steering box insecure steering box tie rod loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 206,985 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes have protecrive coatings

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2018 206,980 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre out osf shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes have protecrive coatings

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 204,095 miles

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear brake discs worn

nsf swivel hub sear slight leak

both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight leak on power steering pipe joints

Fail 26 Apr 2017 204,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel hub sear slight leak

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f swivel hub seal slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 201,870 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

multiple oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2016 201,866 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

multiple oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 198,920 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox/transfer box slight oil leaks

n/s and o/s/f trailing arm bushes slight wear

n/s/f swivel hub slight oil leak

o/s/f mudflap loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 195,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight oil leaks from engine/transfer box and front swivel hubs

Fail 28 Mar 2014 195,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight oil leaks from engine/transfer box and front swivel hubs

Pass 14 Feb 2013 190,965 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 186,565 miles

Centre seat belt receiver full of dirt.

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2012 186,565 miles

Centre seat belt receiver full of dirt.

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2011 175,189 miles

Front number plate has slight damage.

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 18 May 2011 175,189 miles

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

Front number plate has slight damage.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 164,452 miles

Fuel filler hose missing a clip.

Fail 18 May 2010 164,452 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler hose missing a clip.

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 152,419 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 138,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 138,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 124,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 109,885 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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T990 LNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T990 LNT, 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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T990 LNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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