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T508 UNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,579 mi
Last recorded156,579 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 UNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 156,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 153,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 147,795 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 147,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 141,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 141,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,876 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 120,876 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,220 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 116,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,134 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,132 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 106,874 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,502 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,495 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fog lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,541 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 89,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 89,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 89,717 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,662 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front swivels misting in oil

front swivels misting in oil

o/s front tread worn in inner tread and getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,662 miles

front swivels misting in oil

front swivels misting in oil

o/s front tread worn in inner tread and getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,710 miles

pedal anti slips showing wear

vehicle soiled generally

wiper park meck defective

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,730 miles

drag link joint dust boot split steering box end

dreivers seat belt shroud missing

n/s step accident damage eveident

pedal anti slip rubbers showing wear

underside soiled

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,357 miles

heavily soiled under side

pedal anti slip showing signs

slight movement in rear top shocker bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,350 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

heavily soiled under side

pedal anti slip showing signs

slight movement in rear top shocker bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,684 miles

1, slight play in n/s track rod end. †2, slight weep from steering box.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 49,726 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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T508 UNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T508 UNP, 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 T508 UNP registered?

T508 UNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T508 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T508 UNP shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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