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T590 TFE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both OS / NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS / NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody floor pan corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2026 71,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both OS / NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS / NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody floor pan corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 70,033 miles

General chassis and body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

General chassis and body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,517 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded but not within a perscribed area

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 68,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded but not within a perscribed area

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,674 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,988 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 58,885 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 58,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,878 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,450 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,363 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 46,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,678 miles

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

steering damper has a slightly worn rubber bush

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,381 miles

All brake pipes have been greased, cant carry out full inspecsion of pipes.

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 36,339 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,381 miles

foot brake performance border line attension to rear brakes may be required

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,623 miles

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 TFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFE, 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 TFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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