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T573 UUF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,593 mi
Last recorded245,593 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT573 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 245,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 240,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 236,905 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 233,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 227,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 223,444 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 222,250 miles

Body in very poor condition

Front Plate cracked

centre seat belt buckle plastic cover missing but still operates

Fail 6 Jan 2020 222,250 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Body in very poor condition

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

centre seat belt buckle plastic cover missing but still operates

Pass 10 Jan 2019 214,839 miles

Body work in very poor conditions

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

Slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2017 206,245 miles

Body in poor condition

Slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 26 Oct 2017 205,654 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside rear tyre in very poor condition with several cuts

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 199,588 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside & offside rear body damaged

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

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

Slight cuts in all tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2015 183,896 miles

Both mirrors cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 166,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play steering damper pivot bush

Pass 11 Nov 2013 149,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both door mirrors cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2013 149,061 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 131,861 miles

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

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

slight cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,390 miles

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

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

advise front tyre perishig and small splits between treads

Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,018 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 116,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 113,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 103,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,451 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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T573 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T573 UUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T573 UUF registered?

T573 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T573 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T573 UUF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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