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T56 AWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

268,309 mi
Last recorded268,309 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 268,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 268,309 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 261,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front tipper frame corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Fail 31 Mar 2025 261,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached turret corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front tipper frame corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Apr 2024 256,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2024 256,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Apr 2023 251,176 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 251,176 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mount snapped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail both (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail both (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front seat belt vover missing

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 245,566 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake servo corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 245,566 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

brake servo corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 239,426 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f seatbelt buckle casings missing.

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

brake servo corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Mar 2021 239,426 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe chaffed and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

N/s/f and o/s/f seatbelt buckle casings missing.

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

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

brake servo corroded

engine oil level low

front to rear fuel lines not secured

general underside corrosion

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 230,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive t/ box o ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced infront of n/s/r shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drop arm joint small sideways movement

o/s/f chrome ball seal retainer ring corroded away

Pass 15 May 2018 224,533 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 224,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 215,711 miles

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

Offside Head light dip image poor

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)

Rear axle top (A) frame front bushes in poor condition

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 215,711 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Comes on with indicators (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre chassis by rear axle lower support arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp And side light (1.2.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear axle lower arm rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front axle lower arms front bushes Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Head light dip image poor

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)

Rear axle top (A) frame front bushes in poor condition

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 209,536 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering idler ball joint has slight play

reverse light glass broken

Fail 4 Apr 2016 209,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering idler ball joint has slight play

reverse light glass broken

Pass 9 Apr 2015 192,721 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 192,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 190,661 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 190,661 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 187,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 187,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 183,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 183,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 175,246 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 175,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 167,357 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 167,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 161,423 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 161,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 147,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 147,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 129,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 129,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 124,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 124,130 miles

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

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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T56 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 T56 AWW, 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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T56 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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