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T996 VAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

191,004 mi
Last recorded191,004 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 191,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 190,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both tubular outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outriggers, radius arm areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central crossmember, rear suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Bulkhead corroded, both N/S and O/S upper

Central Exhaust hanger broken

Front Bumper corroded

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged slightly

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 190,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 190,210 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis strengtheners o/s and n/s (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 188,646 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes onto flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 188,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes onto flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 183,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 178,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel tank support is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 174,165 miles

Front play in viscous fan bearing

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn both slight play

Rear fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 170,534 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 162,399 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 162,399 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 158,828 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 158,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 155,089 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 155,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 151,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 147,977 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 147,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 144,897 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Part of brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 21 Jul 2010 144,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Part of brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 11 Aug 2009 142,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 138,506 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 134,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 134,568 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 125,359 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 125,347 miles

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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T996 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T996 VAM, 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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T996 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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