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T513 VAJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,197 mi
Last recorded3,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 VAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 3,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 2,863 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 1,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 1,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal perishing, covered in grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal perishing, covered in grease

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Axle deformed but serviceable axle stabiliser ball joint worn (5.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 1,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal perishing, covered in grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal perishing, covered in grease

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Axle deformed but serviceable axle stabiliser ball joint worn (5.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 864 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly oil covered (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly oil covered (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Axle deformed but serviceable diff mount worn (5.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ladder/outriggers and body mounts have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 847 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around no3 injector area ? (running down o/s of engine ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly oil covered (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly oil covered (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Axle deformed but serviceable diff mount worn (5.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ladder/outriggers and body mounts have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 66,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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T513 VAJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T513 VAJ, 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 T513 VAJ registered?

T513 VAJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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