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T99 WLF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,389 mi
Last recorded59,389 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 WLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,389 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 59,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,135 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 59,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,837 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,837 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 57,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,619 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front worn outer edge

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 WLF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T99 WLF, 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

How do I check the history of T99 WLF?

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What year was T99 WLF registered?

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

Is T99 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T99 WLF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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