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T206 FAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,407 mi
Last recorded116,407 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 FAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,407 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Window frame badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Loading door / Boot door badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 116,393 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Window frame badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Loading door / Boot door badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some surface corrosion on chassis member

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,638 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush connected to front steering arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,225 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,479 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,466 miles

Brake drum contaminated parking brake (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,818 miles

"C" ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,506 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering damper bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

"C" ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING BOTH N/S & O/S/F

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,602 miles

n/s/f outrigger showing corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,971 miles

both front out riggers showing signs of corrosion where they attach to chassis

front brake pads look to be getting low

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front strut top starting to corrode

signs of oil around handbrake drum

steering damper bush worn(offside)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,968 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front out riggers showing signs of corrosion where they attach to chassis

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front strut top starting to corrode

signs of oil around handbrake drum

steering damper bush worn(offside)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in outside edge of offside front tyre

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,784 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 46,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,928 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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T206 FAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T206 FAF, 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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T206 FAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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