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T548 BFX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,071 mi
Last recorded149,071 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 BFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 149,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 149,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Also with in a suspension mount (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Also with in a suspension mount (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 147,576 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,092 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside general corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 140,335 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on border of excessive (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 139,147 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 137,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 137,479 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding when rotated

Pass 16 Dec 2016 133,945 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to rear panel

Pass 24 Dec 2015 129,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE REAR LOW ON PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,128 miles

front prop shaft uj joints has certain amount of movement

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 127,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front prop shaft uj joints has certain amount of movement

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 May 2013 124,540 miles

CORROSION FORMING IN REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER

Pass 19 Jun 2012 122,473 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 113,752 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 113,704 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,497 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)

Steering damper bushes slightly worn.

Very slight play in fron and rear propshaft rear joints.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 90,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,656 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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T548 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T548 BFX, 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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T548 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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