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T536 AOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,817 mi
Last recorded222,817 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT536 AOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 222,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 220,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 217,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 216,597 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 216,587 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 216,091 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 216,091 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 214,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 213,673 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front shaft / front joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 213,392 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak gear box

rear cross member corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 213,389 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak gear box

rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 210,591 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front swivel housing leaking

Oil leak ()

Play in front propshaft universal joint.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 210,591 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front swivel housing leaking

Oil leak ()

Play in front propshaft universal joint.

Vehicle pulls to left under heavy braking possibly caused by worn front radius arm bushes.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 209,250 miles

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

O/S/F Swivel Housing Has A slight Weeping of oil

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

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 209,246 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts to calliper fouling coil spring (3.6.B.2a)

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

O/S/F Swivel Housing Has A slight Weeping of oil

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 208,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 208,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 206,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 204,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 198,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 187,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 153,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 107,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 97,767 miles

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

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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T536 AOH 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 T536 AOH, 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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T536 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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