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T586 JOP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT586 JOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 103,956 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 103,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 99,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,501 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 97,535 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,416 miles

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

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

chassis and body mounts heavily corroded

corrosion to body, chassis and floor

Fail 9 Jan 2019 90,404 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

chassis and body mounts heavily corroded

corrosion to body, chassis and floor

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member corroded

Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

bulkhead corroded

surface corrosion to seat belt mounts

Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member corroded

Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

bulkhead corroded

surface corrosion to seat belt mounts

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,921 miles

Rear cross member excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

chassis corroded

noise from fan belt tensioner

Fail 5 Jan 2017 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear cross member excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

chassis corroded

noise from fan belt tensioner

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,443 miles

tyres perished

chassis corroded

Offside Front out rigger excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 6 Jan 2016 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front out rigger excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

chassis corroded

tyres perished

Pass 31 Dec 2014 63,759 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 63,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,221 miles

body and chassie is showing sigms of corrosine badly

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

body and chassie is showing sigms of corrosine badly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,613 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,614 miles

front offside door heavily corroded on frame

Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,614 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front offside door heavily corroded on frame

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,440 miles

hand brake warning light on dash

o/s/f hub seal damp

prop uj slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,373 miles

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

o/s/f hub sill damp

slight movement steering damper bushes

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,557 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 8 Mar 2007 36,554 miles

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

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 25,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 25,178 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet catch requiring adjustment

front prop rear u.j. dangerously worn

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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T586 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T586 JOP, 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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T586 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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