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T566 FNN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT566 FNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,117 miles

Chassis showing corrosion

Evidence of coolant leak (pink staining)

Front Swivel joint(S) damp

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 95,648 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Front Swivel joint(S) damp

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,230 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 95,229 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 95,224 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,361 miles

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion- outriggers

Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,631 miles

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion- outriggers

Pass 11 Aug 2022 94,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,334 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 93,334 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bother rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,282 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 92,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,264 miles

All track rod and drag link end ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,398 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 89,398 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,329 miles

Some deterioration of dust cover on drop arm end.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,354 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,981 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,337 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorating.

Some wear in steering damper offside bush.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,327 miles

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

Nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorating.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some wear in steering damper offside bush.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 722,655 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 722,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,533 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 57,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,759 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,759 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,338 miles

Front brake disc pads soon required.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 36,055 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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T566 FNN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T566 FNN, 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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T566 FNN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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