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T994 XPP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT994 XPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 129,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,631 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,784 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,985 miles

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

steering linkage damper bush has slight play.

Fail 22 Feb 2022 121,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering linkage damper bush has slight play.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2017 113,978 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 109,034 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

parking brake not tested due to condition on front prop shaft u/j

Pass 15 May 2013 105,744 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 105,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,653 miles

Oil leak

osf svivel seal is leaking grease

osr shock bottom bushes are worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,648 miles

both front wipers are starting to split

osf swivel seal is leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,101 miles

off side front swivel seal leaking onto back plate

Fail 29 Feb 2008 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

off side front swivel seal leaking onto back plate

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,358 miles

very slight paly in the n/s/f trasck rod end and very slight weep on the front diff seal and o/s/f swivel seal

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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T994 XPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,450cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T994 XPP, 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 T994 XPP registered?

T994 XPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T994 XPP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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