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T557 AOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

200,730 mi
Last recorded200,730 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 AOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 200,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 195,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member near rear offside rear axle arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 195,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush and loose (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member near rear offside rear axle arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 192,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle tie bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 186,656 miles

Brake servo has limited effect , as I do not know if this is normal, I will pass and advise , but must be checked by somebody who knows if this is normal or not

Front Steering damper bush worn

Nearside Front Brake flexible hose on full lock very nearly touches road spring

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 182,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Steering drop arm ball joint cover poor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 166,840 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap in poor condition should be replaced .

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Recommend replacing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 166,840 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap in poor condition should be replaced .

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Recommend replacing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 156,089 miles

Both front swivels leaking oil

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 142,528 miles

Front o/s and n/s front swivel joints slight leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 138,738 miles

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

Offside Front hub swivel seal has a slight leak

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 138,685 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked inside and out (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front hub swivel seal has a slight leak

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 124,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear pads wearing thin and discs worn

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 121,910 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear pads wearing thin and discs worn

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 113,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,458 miles

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

WIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,222 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades split

slight wear at o/s steering damper bush

Pass 13 May 2008 101,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 93,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 93,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 84,979 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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T557 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc 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 T557 AOH, 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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T557 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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