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T582 GPP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,069 mi
Last recorded97,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT582 GPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 97,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe and fuel pipes underside completely undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door check strap snapped

Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe and fuel pipes underside completely undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door check strap snapped

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded and rusty

under side of vehicle corroded and rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,757 miles

Oil leak engine area

Oil leak transfer box

coil springs and under side corroded and rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,929 miles

underside very rusty

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

headlining hanging down

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

headlining hanging down

underside very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

door check strap snapped

rear fuel filter weeping

Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,713 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

door check strap snapped

rear fuel filter weeping

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,878 miles

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

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

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

slight wear rear torsion bar o/s/rear

some backlash in rear diff

some bailing twine wrapped around n/s/r brake caliper and hub

Pass 5 May 2009 74,478 miles

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

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

lot of back lash rear axle

some travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,556 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

Fail 5 Jun 2008 70,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 2 May 2007 64,804 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 648,048 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,194 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW,BOTH REAR S/ABSORBERS TOP & BOTTOM BUSHES WORNM UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY

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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T582 GPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 T582 GPP, 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 T582 GPP registered?

T582 GPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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