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T154 UAY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,574 mi
Last recorded211,574 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 211,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 208,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 205,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross chassis getting thin in places

Fail 20 Nov 2024 205,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front cross brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross chassis getting thin in places

Pass 25 Oct 2023 203,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 198,272 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 194,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 192,563 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 185,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 179,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 176,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 167,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 152,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 152,906 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 139,767 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 139,767 miles

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

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

o/s front center lamp not working on full beam

Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,374 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 120,644 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing damaged

vehicle has been undersealed underneath

Fail 20 Apr 2010 110,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,494 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 104,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 104,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 94,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 92,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 81,468 miles

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

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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T154 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T154 UAY, 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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What year was T154 UAY registered?

T154 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T154 UAY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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