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T555 DEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,398 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 66,345 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,892 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded slightly

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,629 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead to floor

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,911 miles

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

led headlamp conversion fitted but is full lamp unit

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 54,101 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,320 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 49,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,887 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 177,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 173,999 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 173,999 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 165,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 145,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 124,274 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 124,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,599 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 104,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 61,119 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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T555 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T555 DEF registered?

T555 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is T555 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 DEF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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