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T5 LDR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

155,343 mi
Last recorded155,343 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 LDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 155,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear noisy diff or wheel bearings , heard during brake test

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 137,076 miles

Emissions not tested engine started to run erratic during second cycle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,406 miles

doors corroded

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2020 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

doors corroded

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2019 130,395 miles

Front Nail in tyre both

chip to windscreen

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front and rear tyres perishing

o/s front floor pan corroded

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

oi leak

Fail 22 May 2019 130,391 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Nail in tyre both

chip to windscreen

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front and rear tyres perishing

o/s front floor pan corroded

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

oi leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 129,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Fail 3 Dec 2016 129,208 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking rear filter (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 14 Aug 2015 126,688 miles

anti slip device missing from clutch pedal

body corroded around windscreen

chip in windscreen

front pads wearing low

oil leaks

prop shaft UJ worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 126,507 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

body corroded round windscreen mounts

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads slight wear

oil leaks engine and transmission

oil round steering box suspect slight leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,125 miles

chip in windscreen

fluid around clutch slave cylinder

o/s/f seat belts starting to frey

oil leaks

steering box damp

Fail 4 Jun 2014 125,122 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

o/s/f seat belts starting to frey

oil leaks

steering box damp

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

oil leaks

rear doors corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 119,900 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

oil leaks

rear doors corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in windscren

oil leak

slight play to rear shock absober lower bushs

Fail 30 May 2012 113,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in windscren

oil leak

slight play to rear shock absober lower bushs

suspect tow bar fitted incorectly

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,912 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 107,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 88,175 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 88,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip to windscreen

engine oil leak

front axle oil leak

rear step insecure

slight play to n/s trackrod end

slight play to steering damper bushes

transfer box oil leak

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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T5 LDR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 T5 LDR, 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 T5 LDR registered?

T5 LDR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T5 LDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 LDR shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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