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T568 AKN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,190 mi
Last recorded127,190 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT568 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 127,190 miles

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 126,447 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Reverse light inop

Fail 5 Jun 2025 126,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2024 125,551 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 125,551 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,898 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 124,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play main rod wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking main fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member both sides across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 124,130 miles

Offside Rear fuel filler hose and vent hose perished and split

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half of chassis poor rear cross member poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced driver side out rigger bulkhead small rust hole/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 124,130 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis bush 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis bush 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filler hose and vent hose perished and split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced driver side out rigger bulkhead small rust hole/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" frame cross member ends roll frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section cross member tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 123,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A"frame cross member roll frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" frame cross member ends roll frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section cross member tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 120,556 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 120,556 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 118,290 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded By tank and above chassis

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded By tank and above chassis

Fuel cap is temporary locking type

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 115,394 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger support bar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt chassis outriggers support bars (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,560 miles

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

temp fuel cap fitted locking type

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,274 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,274 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 102,790 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,516 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 93,494 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,494 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,962 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damper slight play in o/s bush

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,803 miles

Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T568 AKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T568 AKN, 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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T568 AKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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