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T580 UYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,398 mi
Last recorded121,398 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,398 miles

drivers seat belt buckle missing outer casing

exhaust flange corroded middle to rear

Fail 7 Mar 2018 121,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt buckle missing outer casing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre bracket broken still supported adequately

Fail 24 Feb 2017 120,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre bracket broken still supported adequately

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,351 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,581 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,949 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 110,949 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 105,725 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 105,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 98,626 miles

rear tyres have fatigue in sidewalls.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 98,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres have fatigue in sidewalls.

Pass 14 May 2011 96,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 93,886 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 90,287 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 86,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2008 86,843 miles

brake discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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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T580 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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