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T99 CPT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

104,622 mi
Last recorded104,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 CPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Recall notice

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Recall notice

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,279 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT, REAR U/J REPLACED VERY BADLY.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 100,171 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front prop, rear flange bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

FRONT PROPSHAFT, REAR U/J REPLACED VERY BADLY.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,477 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 90,032 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,884 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,693 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,693 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,382 miles

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

abs light intermit

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,407 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 519,999 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 519,994 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,218 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,163 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft uj badly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,453 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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T99 CPT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 T99 CPT, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T99 CPT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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