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T65 LLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,858 mi
Last recorded157,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 LLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 157,858 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 155,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 153,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 150,367 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 150,364 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 147,142 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,061 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 141,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,643 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,349 miles

both front hub seals slight leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,340 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

both front hub seals slight leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 130,235 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,922 miles

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

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

rear b/discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear b/discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,342 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 120,342 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 92,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,278 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,229 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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T65 LLS 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 80.8%.

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 T65 LLS, 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 T65 LLS registered?

T65 LLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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