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T653 SEJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 SEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 156,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 156,264 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member- X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed PANARD BUSH (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 153,641 miles

Offside Rear Halfshaft oil seal as slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Aug 2024 151,830 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 150,948 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn cross rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 146,017 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Slight oil leak from transfer case

Pass 22 Jan 2022 139,262 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 134,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 134,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember by steering box support bar (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking and water poured out when jacked up

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,643 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe fractured by central silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has fluid leak. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail corroded by front suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe fractured by central silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has fluid leak. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail corroded by front suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,664 miles

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

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

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

steering damper has movement in o/s/f bush

Fail 7 Nov 2017 126,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper has movement in o/s/f bush

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 116,197 miles

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

Offside front seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,110 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 985,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,719 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,596 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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T653 SEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T653 SEJ, 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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T653 SEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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