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T519 UCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,092 mi
Last recorded240,092 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT519 UCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 240,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 235,229 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 234,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose at gearbox end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 225,859 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 225,855 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 216,986 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 216,983 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 205,806 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 205,718 miles

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm on box (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 195,605 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 195,584 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 182,764 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 182,754 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember and chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 178,257 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 173,448 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All 4 (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear Chasss rails and crossmember corroded

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 173,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock turrett (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat crossmember (5.2.6)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All 4 (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear Chasss rails and crossmember corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 167,419 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 162,282 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 162,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod 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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 157,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 151,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 139,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 123,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 111,103 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 100,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 100,980 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

n/s mirror broken

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,412 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 90,058 miles

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

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

Left door mirror glass is cracked

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

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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T519 UCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T519 UCD, 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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T519 UCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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