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T425 PEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,916 mi
Last recorded102,916 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16 104T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle centre ball joint, dust cover deteriorated and slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 100,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 95,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/80R16 XPC 104T. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16 XPC 104T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16 104T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished stepped and worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16 104T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear differential pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,101 miles

Crankshaft pulley worn, slight wear in viscous fan bearing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16 104T XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 205/80R16 104T XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 76,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,028 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 71,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some rust appearing at chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Some cracking in both front tyre treads - no cords visible at time of test

Fail 30 May 2017 71,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some rust appearing at chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Some cracking in both front tyre treads - no cords visible at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,430 miles

Slight cracking in both front tyre treads - no cords visible at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Slight cracking in both front tyre treads - no cords visible at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,308 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,826 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 51,624 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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T425 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T425 PEC, 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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T425 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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