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E12 TYE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,873 mi
Last recorded149,873 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 TYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 149,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe from hose is corroded - approaching limit, attention recommended. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit - attention recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front bulkhead lower section is heavily corroded - not structural or a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit - attention recommended (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Play/wear in nearside wiper arm /spindle fixing

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis plate forward of nearside rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outrigger supporting body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet release lever is broken

Fail 21 May 2024 149,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe from hose is corroded - approaching limit, attention recommended. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit - attention recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front bulkhead lower section is heavily corroded - not structural or a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit - attention recommended (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Play/wear in nearside wiper arm /spindle fixing

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis plate forward of nearside rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outrigger supporting body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet release lever is broken

Pass 17 May 2023 148,052 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front bulkhead lower section near body mounting - body is still securely attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/ferrule (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's - on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 148,052 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front bulkhead lower section near body mounting - body is still securely attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/ferrule (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's - on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 141,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front body bulkhead is corroded near mountings -body is still securely mounted

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/ferrule (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward of rear axle (not within a prerscribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's - on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 141,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front body bulkhead is corroded near mountings -body is still securely mounted

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/ferrule (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward of rear axle (not within a prerscribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's - on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 135,896 miles

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

Nearside front body bulkhead is corroded - still attached securely

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 135,896 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective corroded/split near master cylinder mounting (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when tail lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both registration plates - colour is incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect due to worn lower bush washer - attention recommended (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front body bulkhead is corroded - still attached securely

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect due to worn lower bush washer - attention recommended (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Required brake efficiency only just met (50%)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play attention recommended (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis to rear crossmber join ( approaching limit) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside front bulkhead lower area where it meets the floor is heavily corroded

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade is defective

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two bulbs doesn't work (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 127,904 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (nearside) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play attention recommended (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis to rear crossmber join ( approaching limit) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside front bulkhead lower area where it meets the floor is heavily corroded

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade is defective

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two bulbs doesn't work (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,085 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged driver's - ON LIMIT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing and noise from hub area - further investigation recommended.

Speedometer illumination is provided with fluorescent digits and needle. Attention recommended.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 120,085 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged driver's - ON LIMIT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing and noise from hub area - further investigation recommended.

Speedometer illumination is provided with fluorescent digits and needle. Attention recommended.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Driver's. On limit - replacement recommnded (5.2.2a)

Some play in nearside front wheel bearing but not to excess. Noise from nearside front hub area, possibly a drive shaft joint - further investigation recommended.

Speedometer illumination is provided by fluorescent digits and needle.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Driver's. On limit - replacement recommnded (5.2.2a)

Some play in nearside front wheel bearing but not to excess. Noise from nearside front hub area, possibly a drive shaft joint - further investigation recommended.

Speedometer illumination is provided by fluorescent digits and needle.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,662 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Driver's - on limit (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,477 miles

Both front shock absorbers' turrets are heavily corroded, attention recommended.

Electrical tow socket pins are in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front inner and offside rear inner brake pads are wearing thin.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear step is insecure.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,530 miles

All tyres are perished.

Brake servo is corroded. Brake pedal dips when engine is started after depleting vacuum although a slight hiss can be heard from the servo and or pipe union area. Servo performed normally under road test. Further investigation recommended.

Front inner brake pads are approximately 75% worn but outer pads are only 50% worn. Attention recommended.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorber turrets are corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,264 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish

BOTH rear lower shock absorber rubbers in poor condition ( replacement recommended)

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

exhaust centre box bracket broken but still supported

n/s front (front) track rod end has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,257 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coorosion started on exhaust

n/s/r tyre wsidewall perished

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,025 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

slight play in steering damper rubber bush

Pass 11 Feb 2008 97,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,653 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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E12 TYE 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 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 E12 TYE, 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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E12 TYE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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