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T590 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

188,497 mi
Last recorded188,497 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 188,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 185,300 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 185,282 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under seat drivers seat as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near out rigger as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at pedals as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @ strut as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both mountings detached from alloy body (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both mounts detached from alloy body (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all body mounts corroded

all out riggers corroded not excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,817 miles

Body panel slightly loose Various panels damaged but no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various parts (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 184,817 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 183,496 miles

Body panel slightly loose Various (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 183,495 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component missing Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body panel slightly loose Various (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 181,016 miles

Various oil leaks.

Vehicle body & chassis corroded but solid.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 181,014 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outriggers, both. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various oil leaks.

Vehicle body & chassis corroded but solid.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut, no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle very dirty underside

Fail 30 Oct 2017 179,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut, no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle very dirty underside

Pass 15 Nov 2016 178,418 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult

Fail 15 Nov 2016 178,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Corroded underside but still solid

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult

Pass 20 Nov 2015 176,832 miles

Oil leaks.

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 176,832 miles

Oil leaks.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 173,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 173,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 172,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cab interior light inop

Fail 18 Nov 2013 172,884 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

cab interior light inop

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 169,223 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 169,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 167,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 164,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 163,690 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 162,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 161,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Nov 2005 158,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 158,453 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T590 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 T590 MEC, 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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T590 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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