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T559 TNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,904 mi
Last recorded199,904 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT559 TNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 199,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 199,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 191,795 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 191,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 184,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 180,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 180,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 179,900 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 177,454 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF + NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 173,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 167,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 167,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 162,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 156,293 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

oil level low

Fail 18 Aug 2016 156,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

oil level low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 146,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 142,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 135,696 miles

very slight play swivels

Pass 23 Aug 2011 128,892 miles

Both front hubs have slight play

Excessive oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2011 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Both front hubs have slight play

Excessive oil leaks

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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T559 TNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T559 TNP, 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 T559 TNP registered?

T559 TNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T559 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T559 TNP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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