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T50 DEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front steering dampner bush slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 17 May 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2023

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking fluid

Pass 20 Oct 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2020

Central Front oil cooler slight leak

Fail 24 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front oil cooler slight leak

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 143,810 miles

Coolant leak very slight ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 138,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016
Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 131,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,252 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,793 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate deteriating

Fail 11 Feb 2010 107,789 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate deteriating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate getting disfigured

offside front wiper split on ends

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 83,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine missfire due to HT lead shorting out at the coil

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,400 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

very slight play top shock absorber bush.

Fail 13 Mar 2006 66,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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T50 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T50 DEF, 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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T50 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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