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T580 LCJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,188 mi
Last recorded84,188 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 LCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,188 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,935 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside swivel has slight leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside swivel has slight leak

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 83,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside swivel has slight leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside swivel has slight leak

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank mount cradle corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 83,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 83,539 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside rear outrigger corroded

Fail 30 May 2023 83,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 83,282 miles

Both swivel seals slightly leaking

Coolant leak

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 83,026 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 83,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 82,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 82,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,109 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 82,104 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 81,577 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 15 May 2017 81,577 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust bracket heavily corroded

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

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,633 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 77,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 75,575 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 75,572 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 72,603 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 72,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,273 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 69,273 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 66,383 miles

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

steering box damp with oil

Fail 9 May 2011 66,383 miles

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

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

steering box damp with oil

Pass 12 May 2010 61,804 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,682 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 51,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 45,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,268 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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T580 LCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel 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 T580 LCJ, 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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T580 LCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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