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T205 VYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,544 mi
Last recorded122,544 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 VYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,544 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 120,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body / chassis by roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rearmost crossmember light surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2024 118,307 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to top shock mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear anti roll bar bush mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear light surface corrosion to most of rear chassis

Fail 9 Apr 2024 118,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis rail and bracing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to top shock mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear anti roll bar bush mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear light surface corrosion to most of rear chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2023 116,152 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair higher effort expected ns and os r (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair higher effort expected ns and os r (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,223 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 110,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 110,555 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger on front and rear of outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 108,052 miles

Rear rear brakes not locking up brake test

Pass 14 May 2018 104,770 miles

rear brakes not locking up in brake test. Much higher efficiency normally achieved

Pass 11 May 2017 101,625 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow brake vacuum servo action could be better (3.3.E.6)

Central Upper damage to screen not materially affecting drivers view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly at tail pipe and feed pipe. (7.1.2)

rear brakes not locking up brake test

Pass 17 May 2016 98,986 miles

Rear fuel tank strap panel corroded ,not considered structural to suspension advise repair or replacement

damage to windscreen in b zone not materially affect drivers view

rear brakes not locking out on brake test

Pass 12 May 2015 98,624 miles

damage to windscreen in b zone not materialy affecting drivers view

rear brakes not locking out on brake test

Pass 12 May 2014 92,095 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

damage to windscreen in B zone not materialy affecting drivers view

Pass 11 May 2013 88,634 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 83,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,018 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 73,769 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,769 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 67,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 56,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,665 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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T205 VYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T205 VYA, 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 T205 VYA registered?

T205 VYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T205 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T205 VYA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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