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T560 BFX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 BFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 122,826 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 122,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 122,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 121,617 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting three holes on the outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting two holes on the outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 120,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 120,314 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 119,207 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering Damper Bush (on linkage) worn, marked with chalk

Fail 8 Jun 2022 119,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering Damper Bush (on linkage) worn, marked with chalk

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,841 miles

Fuel cap / sealing device not releasing correctly, not allowing full access to seal however still cap still fully sealed

Fail 3 Jun 2021 117,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low in reservoir

Fuel cap / sealing device not releasing correctly, not allowing full access to seal however still cap still fully sealed

Pass 22 May 2020 117,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 111,847 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 105,189 miles

Engine / gearbox area has various oil leaks.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount casing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate not fully secured.

Fail 3 May 2018 105,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber upper mount casing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area. (7.2.3)

Engine / gearbox area has various oil leaks.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount casing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate not fully secured.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis outrigger corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front-inner position lamp is slightly dim.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting/cover. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,701 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,471 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front shockers turrets corroded

drivers door hinge worn

engine cover rubbing on brake pipe slightly

engine running unevenly

nearside rear tie bar bush slight play

rear discs inner faces corroded

rear step loose

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Driver's door lower hinge is worn.

Engine is running unevenly.

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front shock absorber turret is corroded.

Offside front shock absorber turret is heavily corroded. Replacement recommended.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs inner faces are corroded.

Rear step is insecure.

Steering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,578 miles

All steering ball joint dust covers perishing

PAS steering pipes rusty

Play present in all rear shock bushes

wipers split

Fail 28 Feb 2014 101,578 miles

All steering ball joint dust covers perishing

PAS steering pipes rusty

Play present in all rear shock bushes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers split

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,536 miles

both rear brake discs very rusty & pads look low

exhaust very rusty

nearside steering arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 98,536 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear brake discs very rusty & pads look low

exhaust very rusty

nearside steering arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,932 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 94,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,638 miles

rear brake pads getting near minimum thickness

Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,698 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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T560 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T560 BFX, 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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T560 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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