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T506 LPV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 LPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,587 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 109,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing Off side front x3 (2.1.3 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,521 miles

spare wheel insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2024 109,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

spare wheel insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2023 109,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various minor leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 109,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various minor leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 108,346 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,819 miles

Both swivels n/s and o/s leaking

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Shocks Mounting rubbers upper and lower perishing / cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both / Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Spare Wheel loose but secure with ratchet strap

Snorkel under bonnet corroded and not joined to air intake pipe

Steering Wheel Fitted 180 degress upside down Full lock to lock is ok

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Front under bonnet upper U J (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Front and Rear Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 106,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting "A" Pillar structure windscreen strut / mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both swivels n/s and o/s leaking

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Shocks Mounting rubbers upper and lower perishing / cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security "A" Lower inside door check strap area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both / Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Spare Wheel loose but secure with ratchet strap

Snorkel under bonnet corroded and not joined to air intake pipe

Steering Wheel Fitted 180 degress upside down Full lock to lock is ok

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Front under bonnet upper U J (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Front and Rear Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,798 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center runs on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door strap/restraint broken

Nearside Rear brake pads fixings worn and have play

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front brake pads over biting discs (incorrect sizing)

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,680 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,049 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 96,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 92,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 92,701 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,501 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,562 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on o/s/r hub

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,908 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 61,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,656 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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T506 LPV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 T506 LPV, 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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T506 LPV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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