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T574 VAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,765 mi
Last recorded168,765 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 168,765 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 168,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 168,740 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 168,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 168,537 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 168,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 168,137 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 168,092 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated in oil from front axle leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,120 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 165,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,886 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 123,885 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,704 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,704 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,754 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,754 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,546 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 98,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,338 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 94,338 miles

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

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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T574 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T574 VAM, 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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T574 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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