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T512 USX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,903 mi
Last recorded187,903 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 USX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 187,903 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 185,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 181,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 181,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 180,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 179,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 171,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Fail 15 May 2018 171,301 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Pass 16 May 2017 163,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front hub seals leak

front and rea diffs leaking

front wipers smear

Fail 15 May 2017 163,233 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front hub seals leak

front and rea diffs leaking

front wipers smear

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,555 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

Fail 7 Jun 2016 150,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,360 miles

slight oil leak on n/s/f hub seal

Pass 4 Jul 2014 129,369 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking but ok

Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,678 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,891 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,891 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,165 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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T512 USX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T512 USX, 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 T512 USX registered?

T512 USX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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