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T579 UYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

236,902 mi
Last recorded236,902 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 UYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 236,902 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 234,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 5 Mar 2024 232,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 230,464 miles

Offside Front Lower swivel bearing has slight play

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 227,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 224,614 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub weeping

steering pump weeping

Pass 20 Jun 2019 220,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outrigger slightly coroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 217,805 miles

Front propshaft joint

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber bush worn

Rear cross member slightly coroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 214,284 miles

OIL LEAK ON TRANSMISION BRAKE

Pass 15 Jun 2016 210,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 206,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 203,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 200,079 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 197,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 191,591 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 181,916 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 170,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 162,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 159,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 159,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 153,877 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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T579 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T579 UYA, 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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What year was T579 UYA registered?

T579 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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