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T509 UAY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,625 mi
Last recorded248,625 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 248,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis corroding

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 248,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis corroding

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 233,610 miles

corrosion on chassis and body mounts

offside front swivel seal leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 233,587 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on chassis and body mounts

offside front swivel seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 217,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis

splits in tyres, cord or ply not visible

Pass 31 Aug 2012 200,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

play in steering damper mountings

slight corrosion on body mounts

Fail 29 Jun 2012 199,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

small splits in rear tyres

steering damper bush@s worn

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 174,654 miles

slight play in o/s steering damper bush

Pass 5 Jul 2010 156,934 miles

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

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

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

both front swivels weeping

chassis & body mounts corroded

number plates in poor condition

offside rear shock absorber top washer loose but secure

split nearside front tyre but cord not visible

Pass 8 Jul 2009 139,511 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 139,460 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 118,091 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear hub oil seal showing signs of minor oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,091 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)

nearside rear hub oil seal showing signs of minor oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 84,959 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 84,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T509 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAY, 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 T509 UAY registered?

T509 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T509 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 UAY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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