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T581 MBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,086 mi
Last recorded65,086 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 MBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis heavily corroded

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 64,777 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing Castle nut retaining pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,079 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,772 miles

Exhaust joints/ fixings heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting rigger . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting rigger . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to all chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 62,772 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust joints/ fixings heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting rigger . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting rigger . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to all chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 62,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,642 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 60,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail adjacent to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail adjacent to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,072 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,038 miles

Coolant level low .

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking . (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low .

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,812 miles

both sides front chassis outer riggers in poor condition

both sides rear suspension bump stops missing

o/s/f door mirror slightly loose

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,944 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

header tank empty

Fail 9 Feb 2015 46,944 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

header tank empty

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,817 miles

rear bump stops missing

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 10 Feb 2014 39,773 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear bump stops missing

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,844 miles

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

a/freeze leak at front waterpipes

rear bump stops not present

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,302 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front swivel joints slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,525 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 298,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,525 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T581 MBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T581 MBC, 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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T581 MBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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