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T592 UYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

177,638 mi
Last recorded177,638 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT592 UYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 177,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 175,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fracture along underside of chassis NS Central / Rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 173,727 miles

Nearside Front NS Sphere weeping oil - will require a rebuild.

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS central on the low side of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS central on the low side of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 173,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake line running round suspension turret excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake line running round suspension turret excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission OSF Sphere leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front NSF Sphere weeping oil

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 171,898 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 168,966 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately nail used to secure pad pins (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 168,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately nail used to secure pad pins (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,484 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 164,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member and extension (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 161,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 161,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 158,213 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 158,207 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 155,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 151,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 151,347 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 12 Aug 2010 147,082 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 141,296 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 141,293 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2008 132,686 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 132,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Aug 2007 123,876 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 123,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 115,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 115,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 104,986 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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T592 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 T592 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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T592 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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