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T537 UUP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,620 mi
Last recorded152,620 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT537 UUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 146,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,857 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 142,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,992 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,691 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 129,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Cross Member Corroded but not structural

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,285 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 123,258 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,992 miles

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

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

corrosion present at o/s/f out riger area

hand brake has slightly advanced lift

Fail 30 Nov 2012 119,613 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion on rear chassis but holed yet

advise slight play in rear shocker mounts

advise slight play in steering

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,613 miles

advise corrosion on rear chassis but holed yet

advise slight play in rear shocker mounts

advise slight play in steering

Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,434 miles

advise corrosion starting on rear chassis and cross member but not holed yet

advise front steering shocker bushe slight play

advise raer shocker bushes slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise corrosion starting on rear chassis and cross member but not holed yet

advise front steering shocker bushe slight play

advise raer shocker bushes slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2010 105,469 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 105,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,988 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,517 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,969 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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T537 UUP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T537 UUP, 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 T537 UUP registered?

T537 UUP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T537 UUP safe to buy?

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