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T593 BSN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,654 mi
Last recorded102,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT593 BSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 98,666 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,027 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,142 miles

Both rear top shocker bushes slight play.

Offside front wheel bearing slight noise.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight play both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,986 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,986 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,986 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,209 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,989 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 55,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,613 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,613 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T593 BSN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T593 BSN, 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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T593 BSN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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