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T285 UAY

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,253 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 115,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,527 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,816 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 113,816 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,352 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,088 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,088 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,120 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 76,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,002 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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T285 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T285 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 T285 UAY registered?

T285 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T285 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 UAY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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