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T543 PEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,686 mi
Last recorded178,686 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 178,686 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 178,686 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 174,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 174,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 173,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 171,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 170,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened slight play also (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 170,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn above differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened slight play also (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 163,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 150,276 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 121,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 98,923 miles

Centre Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 May 2006

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 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T543 PEC, 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 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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