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T658 AVY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,447 mi
Last recorded132,447 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT658 AVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,447 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 132,114 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 132,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking or steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres 10 years or older

Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,360 miles

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

all tyres over 10 years old date code 2013

all welding repairs heavily coverd in underseal

Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged foulwing spring hanger on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 129,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,431 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 121,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of repair panels welded in sections of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of repair panels welded in sections of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 121,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of repair panels welded in sections of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of repair panels welded in sections of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 69,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T658 AVY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T658 AVY, 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 T658 AVY registered?

T658 AVY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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