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T295 UUF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT295 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,762 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 22 Jul 2026 67,762 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,038 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,773 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,725 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sill wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,722 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sill wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,081 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,800 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,601 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,338 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,338 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Excessive movment 1/2 shaft to drive flange

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 55,433 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,628 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 51,628 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,506 miles

Propshaft component defective

slight damage to o/s mirror glass

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,511 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 45,137 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 45,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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T295 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T295 UUF, 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

How do I check the history of T295 UUF?

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What year was T295 UUF registered?

T295 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T295 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T295 UUF shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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