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T99 SEM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,294 mi
Last recorded162,294 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 SEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 162,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 158,819 miles

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

Nearside Front outer door handle slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 155,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,325 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front alt. belt tensioner noisy

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss. rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,937 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak (possible rocker cover gasket)

Pass 15 May 2019 137,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 137,528 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 131,215 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,171 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 126,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 121,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 117,640 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 117,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 116,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,061 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 107,875 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,170 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 SEM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T99 SEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T99 SEM registered?

T99 SEM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T99 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T99 SEM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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