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T543 LBO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

178,148 mi
Last recorded178,148 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 LBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 178,148 miles

Central out riggers corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides hubs damp

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber turret rusty

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle sway bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock absorbers rusty

chassis both sides getting corroded various areas

various areas underside painted black unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Aug 2024 178,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central rear outrigger corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swival joint seal damp

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seal damp

Offside Front turret rusty

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle sway bar both mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock absorbers rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis getting corroded in various places

underside of vehicle painted unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jul 2023 178,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 178,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 177,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 176,684 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 176,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 175,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 175,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 174,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 174,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 172,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 169,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 169,251 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 165,332 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 162,727 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 162,717 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 159,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 159,886 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 156,926 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 156,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 153,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 150,025 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 150,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

drop arm boot split

oil level low!!

Pass 8 Mar 2010 145,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 140,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 136,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 125,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 108,581 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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T543 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T543 LBO, 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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T543 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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