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T993 CNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,580 mi
Last recorded74,580 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT993 CNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,888 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,343 miles

ABS system removed

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

Nearside Front some underside corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front outrigger is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 666,730 miles

cars weak underside

Fail 21 Sep 2015 66,863 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 604,400 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,732 miles

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

n/side front oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,716 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n/side front oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 468,196 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 468,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,018 miles

f/n/s hub leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/n/s hub leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,430 miles

Propshaft component defective

corrosion on rear crassmember

rear brake pipe routing untidy

Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

corrosion on rear crassmember

rear brake pipe routing untidy

n/s and o/s front caliper brake pipe routing incorrect that may couse chaffing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 168,890 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 16,887 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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T993 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T993 CNP, 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 T993 CNP registered?

T993 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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