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T521 RYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 RYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,139 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,678 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 75,666 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,671 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,337 miles

Rear crossmeber corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,337 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Drop arm (2.2.2 (a))

Rear crossmeber corroded

Rear exhaust mounting in poor stare

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,919 miles

Front steering damper has play in bush

Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,919 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front steering damper has play in bush

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,087 miles

indicator stalk worn

slight play offside lower steering idler arm

Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

indicator stalk worn

slight play offside lower steering idler arm

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,273 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 52,407 miles

Damage to windscreen not in swept area or zone a

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

Pass 16 May 2013 47,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 43,419 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 39,249 miles

slight weep from p.a.s box

boot split on rear pivot ball joint

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 22 May 2009 35,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,730 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 29,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007

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

Pass 16 May 2006 23,856 miles

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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T521 RYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T521 RYA, 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 T521 RYA registered?

T521 RYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T521 RYA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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