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T515 LBJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,521 mi
Last recorded141,521 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 LBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 141,521 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,173 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 136,955 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm[pitman arm] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,823 miles

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

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

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

steering box drop arm gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

slight rear axle oil leak nearside

Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,143 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

slight rear axle oil leak nearside

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,706 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,426 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,881 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,881 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,018 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,018 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,800 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,903 miles

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

front diff wet with oil

gearbox wet with oil

transfer box wet with oil

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,130 miles

N/S/F swivel hub seals are weeping.

Rear brake pads are getting low,approx 4mm.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,614 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,406 miles

N/S/F Steering knuckle slightly weeping oil.

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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T515 LBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T515 LBJ, 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 T515 LBJ registered?

T515 LBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T515 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T515 LBJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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