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T590 PUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,554 mi
Last recorded144,554 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 PUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 144,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,191 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,899 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,062 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,328 miles

tyres need changing soon alround

Fail 2 Nov 2018 126,328 miles

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

tyres need changing soon alround

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,212 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 126,212 miles

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,843 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 125,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor locking mechanism faulty (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,612 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 132,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,641 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight cracking in front number plate

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,940 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 93,939 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,783 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,912 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 79,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,354 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 72,354 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 PUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 PUX, 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 PUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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