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T565 UUY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,808 mi
Last recorded173,808 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 UUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 173,808 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 173,802 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 172,070 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff, engine, gear box and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 171,844 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff, engine, gear box and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 170,854 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 170,848 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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 caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear skid pan under fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 169,640 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS 265/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 169,640 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm coming off the steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS 265/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 168,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 168,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 167,219 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly on rear face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2021 167,178 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off of steering box & gaitor split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & deep cut advise replacement

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly on rear face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2020 165,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf from calliper to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr, Osr, and front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box arm ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Steering box arm ball joint slight play.

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 165,759 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf from calliper to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr, Osr, and front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box arm ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Steering box arm ball joint slight play.

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 164,038 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside front axle spheres seeping

Fail 23 Jul 2019 164,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside front axle spheres seeping

Pass 8 Aug 2018 162,608 miles

O/S/F indicator starting to show white (lens deteriorating )

O/S/F seat belt has small nicks to the webbing

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across rear axle clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear tyres deteriorating

chips in windscreen

main beam switching sticking

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

play in all steering joints

steering arm dust boot deteriorated

steering box weeping oil

steering noisy on lock to lock

Fail 7 Aug 2018 162,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F indicator starting to show white (lens deteriorating )

O/S/F seat belt has small nicks to the webbing

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across rear axle clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear tyres deteriorating

chips in windscreen

main beam switching sticking

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

play in all steering joints

steering arm dust boot deteriorated

steering box weeping oil

steering noisy on lock to lock

Pass 1 Aug 2017 160,393 miles

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

O/S head light grill semi insecure

O/S/F seat belt buckle outer case has been taped

both front brake pipes from hoses too caliper slightly corroded

both rear tyres perishing in tread and on side walls and have nail in each tyre

chip in windscreen

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

slight play in all steering joints

Fail 1 Aug 2017 160,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S head light grill semi insecure

O/S/F seat belt buckle outer case has been taped

both front brake pipes from hoses too caliper slightly corroded

both rear tyres perishing in tread and on side walls and have nail in each tyre

chip in windscreen

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 12 Jul 2016 157,869 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle attachment (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle attachment (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front swivel hub damp

Offside headlight surround corroded away in sections

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn wiring poor advise tidy

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 154,904 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S AND O/S SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING GREASE BADLY N/S IS WORST BUT NOT CONTAMINATING BRAKE DISCS AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres crackin in tread gooves front getting low in places

exhaust corroded

minor play in rear axle top A frame ball joint

rear propshaft rearmost universal joint worn

screenwash poor adjustment

Fail 21 Jul 2015 154,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S AND O/S SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING GREASE BADLY N/S IS WORST BUT NOT CONTAMINATING BRAKE DISCS AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres crackin in tread gooves front getting low in places

exhaust corroded

minor play in rear axle top A frame ball joint

rear propshaft rearmost universal joint worn

screenwash poor adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2014 152,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s/f upper door hinges worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 152,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1x litre of engine oil

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s and n/s/f upper door hinges worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 148,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

steering feels slightly rough

Fail 20 Nov 2011 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

steering feels slightly rough

Pass 5 Nov 2010 133,035 miles

oil leak

rear discs slight corrosion

very slight corrosion osr chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,212 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

side windows fitted with tinting film - may fall foul of construction and use regs and not be legal for road use?

Fail 3 Nov 2009 127,202 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front numberplate in poor condition

front prop UJ worn - replacement recommended

parking brake lever adjustment slightly high

side windows fitted with tinting film - may fall foul of construction and use regs and not be legal for road use?

steering damper bush worn

tow bar has several bolts not fitted but is secure

Pass 26 Feb 2009 116,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,438 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 105,428 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 90,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,660 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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T565 UUY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T565 UUY, 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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T565 UUY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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