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T583 UYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,517 mi
Last recorded152,517 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT583 UYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,517 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake splashguard contacting disc.

Nearside Front Bulk head corroded.

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bulk head corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear U.J. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 152,517 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear U.J. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Faded. (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake splashguard contacting disc.

Nearside Front Bulk head corroded.

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bulk head corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear U.J. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 151,584 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolts slightly loose

Front Steering damper spring not located correctly

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded just outside of suspension prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Outrigger corroded just outside of suspension prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump drain bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 151,584 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolts slightly loose

Front Steering damper spring not located correctly

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded just outside of suspension prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Outrigger corroded just outside of suspension prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump drain bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,959 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 147,959 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 144,252 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 144,252 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 136,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 132,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 132,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 127,799 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 127,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,239 miles

Nearside front seat belt latch cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 115,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front seat belt latch cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight "click" noise from steering box area when steering is turned

Fail 13 Apr 2010 103,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 95,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,263 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 86,250 miles

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

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,726 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut.

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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T583 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 T583 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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T583 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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