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T995 CNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,474 mi
Last recorded205,474 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT995 CNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 205,474 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/back member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 201,107 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 198,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 193,192 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 187,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 184,217 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear corrosion on rear body mounts

Pass 3 Oct 2019 180,999 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 175,817 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,971 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 165,685 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 165,685 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play from steering box to hub (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 163,248 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 163,248 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 161,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 161,003 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,481 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 151,991 miles

Both front and rear diffs leaking

Emissions 2.36, Zero drift error so no print out

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 151,991 miles

Both front and rear diffs leaking

Emissions 2.36, Zero drift error so no print out

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 147,207 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 147,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 142,877 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 136,229 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 136,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 131,189 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 130,853 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 130,852 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 123,855 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 123,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 114,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,298 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2005 98,298 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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T995 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 T995 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 T995 CNP registered?

T995 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T995 CNP shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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