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T564 UUF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,306 mi
Last recorded169,306 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT564 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 169,306 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 168,691 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 168,691 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached steering box arm lose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,682 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 166,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 162,316 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Side facing. ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,607 miles

Both side steps are corroded & holed

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 158,607 miles

Both side steps are corroded & holed

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 151,173 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust brackets are corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2014 144,115 miles

Both front hub seals are leaking

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Clutch fluid is contaminated (black)

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Differential pinnion oil seal is leaking

N/S/F brake pads are over half worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recomend fuel filter replacement

Fail 27 Oct 2014 144,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front hub seals are leaking

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Clutch fluid is contaminated (black)

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Differential pinnion oil seal is leaking

N/S/F brake pads are over half worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recomend fuel filter replacement

Fail 4 Nov 2013 140,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 140,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 134,943 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 130,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,638 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 14,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 118,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 117,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 111,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 108,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 100,846 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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T564 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T564 UUF, 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 T564 UUF registered?

T564 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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