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T555 AGR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 AGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 132,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,723 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 128,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 128,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 128,341 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,103 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 127,101 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at center section. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,559 miles

Nearside Front hub oil weep

long travel to hand brake

steering box weeping

steering drop arm joint worn

Fail 28 Oct 2016 124,539 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front hub oil weep

long travel to hand brake

steering box weeping

steering drop arm joint worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,587 miles

cuts to both rear tyres side wall

hand brake travel high

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,259 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger seat base in poor condition

steering damper bush worn

steering track rod end boots split

Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,332 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger seat base in poor condition

steering damper bush worn

steering track rod end boots split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,218 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,216 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,730 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 87,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers belt slight fluffing and seat in poor condition

nearside rear shock bushes worn

panard rod bush slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 73,118 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front prop shaft rear UJ has some wear/play

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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T555 AGR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T555 AGR, 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 T555 AGR registered?

T555 AGR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T555 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 AGR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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