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T219 UGE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,283 mi
Last recorded142,283 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT219 UGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 142,283 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,982 miles

Central Rear Universal Joint has play

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box arm (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,590 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake shoes (1.1.13 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,348 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,280 miles

Parking brake performance only just acceptable

Rear brake performance only just acceptable

Fail 22 Nov 2017 112,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner wall.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,265 miles

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

Rear Tow ball looks like it may have been removed due to an excessively corroded crossmember/chassis.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 104,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear cross member and chassis runners badly corroded (away from prescribed aeras) towbar removed prior to test.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,826 miles

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

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

Rear cross member and chassis runners badly corroded (away from prescribed aeras) towbar removed prior to test.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,044 miles

front brake pipes greased

several areas of welding carried out on vehicle

towbar removed at time of mot. Corrossion present within prescribed area if towbar is re-fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,950 miles

neraside front tyre perished

tow bar removed at time of re-test

vehicle heavily corroded in several areas

vehicle undersealed heavily

Fail 26 Oct 2012 92,746 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

neraside front tyre perished

passanger door handle insecure

vehicle heavily corroded in several areas

vehicle undersealed heavily

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,579 miles

No towbar fitted at time of test Excessive corrossion at rear of vehicle not within prescribed area.

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all tyres cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,121 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,971 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,490 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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T219 UGE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T219 UGE, 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 T219 UGE registered?

T219 UGE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T219 UGE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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