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T566 RTO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,226 mi
Last recorded203,226 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT566 RTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 203,226 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 203,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 202,123 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 202,123 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 200,004 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 199,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings lower steering box (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

slight wear rear propshaft uj

Pass 14 Mar 2016 190,992 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 190,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 180,698 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 180,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 180,679 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front swivel houseing weeping oil

Pass 23 Apr 2014 172,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 172,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 160,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 150,030 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 150,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 139,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 139,536 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 128,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 117,285 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 117,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 95,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,165 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 RTO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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