CarVerify

Free Car Check

T509 FWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

194,521 mi
Last recorded194,521 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 194,521 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to nearside rear tiebar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced viewed from inside wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Pass 22 Apr 2025 193,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear "A" frame dust cover deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 189,805 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Fail 15 Apr 2024 189,799 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Pass 5 Apr 2023 187,301 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Fail 31 Mar 2023 187,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (foremost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod 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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (foremost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Pass 6 Apr 2022 183,529 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 183,522 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 175,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Pass 30 Oct 2019 169,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR

Pass 7 Nov 2018 165,918 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 165,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount crossmember upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A frame crossmember (upper chassis) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 163,349 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Prop

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Hole in bottom of both front doors

Oil leak Engine

Oil leak Gear box

Rear A frame and its mounts corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 163,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By flexi (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulk head A pillar (6.1.B.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Prop

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Hole in bottom of both front doors

Oil leak Engine

Oil leak Gear box

Rear A frame and its mounts corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,938 miles

chassis corroded

rear propshaft rea uj has play/ prop

Fail 18 Oct 2016 159,936 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking osf (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high ns (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high os (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp os (1.2.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ns middle (2.4.A.3)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nsf (4.1.D.2)

chassis corroded

evidance of brake fluid leak on nsf

front wipers worn

hand brake travell

nsf indicator int doesent work

rear bump stops missing

rear propshaft rea uj has play/ prop

Pass 24 Oct 2015 154,637 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

front prop shaft bolts loose

off side rear tyre perished

under side of vehicle rusty

tail gate rusted to excess

Fail 14 Oct 2015 154,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

front prop shaft bolts loose

off side rear tyre perished

under side of vehicle rusty

tail gate rusted to excess

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,096 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres perished

spare wheel carrier bolts protruding as no spare present

Fail 20 Oct 2014 146,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres perished

spare wheel carrier bolts protruding as no spare present

Pass 10 Apr 2013 144,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

wipers split

Fail 10 Apr 2013 144,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

wipers split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,374 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear chassis rails corroaded

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear light damaged

Nearside rear tyre split and perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front door pins worn

Offside rear seat back rest broken

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroaded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 139,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear chassis rails corroaded

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear light damaged

Nearside rear tyre split and perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front door pins worn

Offside rear seat back rest broken

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroaded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 128,252 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chips in windscreen

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pads close to the limit

Fail 29 Mar 2011 128,226 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chips in windscreen

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pads close to the limit

Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,981 miles

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

both rear axle bump stops are missing

offside front seat belt webbing is starting to fray and is marked

Fail 23 Mar 2010 118,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear axle bump stops are missing

offside front seat belt webbing is starting to fray and is marked

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 24 Mar 2009 111,167 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 111,167 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 107,711 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 107,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,364 miles

slight oil leak at gearbox

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T509 FWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 T509 FWL, 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 T509 FWL?

You can check the full history of T509 FWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T509 FWL registered?

T509 FWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T509 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 FWL shows 34 tests with a 55.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T509 FWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T509 FWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.