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T592 VAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

210,488 mi
Last recorded210,488 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT592 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 210,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 204,960 miles

Offside Front Drag link 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 199,988 miles

Offside Rear Chassis covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2022 199,976 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2021 197,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 194,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 192,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 187,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 182,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 174,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 169,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 164,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front diff oil leak

front wiper blades in poor condition

near side and off side front tractor ball joints showing signs of oil leaking

rear shock top and bottom ruibbers wrn on both rear shocks

Fail 15 Jun 2013 164,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front diff oil leak

front wiper blades in poor condition

near side and off side front tractor ball joints showing signs of oil leaking

rear shock top and bottom ruibbers wrn on both rear shocks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 155,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 144,074 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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

Pass 7 May 2010 132,019 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 24 Apr 2009 120,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,364 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 May 2008 110,707 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 99,360 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 99,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 88,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T592 VAM, 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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What year was T592 VAM registered?

T592 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T592 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T592 VAM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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