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T548 EFJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,480 mi
Last recorded153,480 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 EFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 153,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 151,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Crossmember slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 149,015 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 147,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 145,943 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

engine damp/oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer chassis rail surface corrosion

Offside Front steering box arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear diff slightly damp/oil leak

engine damp/oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front rigid brake pipes (hose to calliper)

Pass 5 Aug 2019 138,321 miles

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

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))

engine/gearbox slightly damp/oil leak

offside rear + front tyres slightly starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2018 135,756 miles

offside rear back plate slightly damp

Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,952 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,048 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 122,102 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear back plate damp

offside front panard rod bush slight movement

rear exhaust system minor leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2013 118,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front floors

surface corrosion too rear exhaust system

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,697 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front floors

surface corrosion too rear exhaust system

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,194 miles

Oil leak

diff seal weaping

surface corrosion to rear tail pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,058 miles

Oil leak

diff seal weaping

nearside front sphere dust cover split

slight movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,998 miles

Oil leak

diff seal weaping

nearside front dust cover for sphere split

nearside front tyre starting too perish

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,520 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,295 miles

Oil leak

front tie rod arm bushes slight movement

offside front hub starting to weap

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,669 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,901 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 74,659 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 EFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EFJ, 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 T548 EFJ registered?

T548 EFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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