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T685 SAA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,981 mi
Last recorded93,981 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 SAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,193 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 91,122 miles

DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive N/S/F swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/R shock absorber lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,861 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F (rear facing) Track Rod end joint

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outrigger areas (esp rear areas), getting abit corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 89,176 miles

Rear chassis areas at coil spring mounts, getting abit corroded

Slight surface corrosion at front to rear chassis and crossmember areas

Slight surface corrosion at rear b/disc inner faces

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,580 miles

Rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,532 miles

Steering shock absorber getting abit damp with fluid

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,526 miles

Excessive corrosion at O/S/R end chassis area at inner w/arch area, and ar rear end crossmember area

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear end, abit corroded

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

O/S/F tyre low on tread at inner tread edge area

Washers NOT clearing screen very well

Pass 30 May 2014 82,420 miles

Front to rear b/pipe at rear end abit corroded

Front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers getting abit of surface corrosion

Front tyres starting to get abit low on tread

N/S/R tyre abit low on tread and getting abit perrished and cracked

O/S/R end chassis area getting corroded

Rear end crossmember at O/S back end getting corroded

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S track rod end joint

Pass 28 May 2013 78,301 miles

Ball joint grease bellows at steering arms starting to get abit perrished and cracked

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

O/S/R end chassis/back end crossmember area starting to get abit corroded

Rear chassis areas starting to get abit corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 78,300 miles

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

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

Ball joint grease bellows at steering arms starting to get abit perrished and cracked

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

O/S/R end chassis/back end crossmember area starting to get abit corroded

Rear chassis areas starting to get abit corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,575 miles

Steering track rod end boots perishing.

Surface corrosion at rear cross member.

Pass 16 May 2011 70,934 miles

Damp area at nearside front tractor hob.

General under body surface rusting.

Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.

Rear brake discs faces are mottled.

Rear cross member to outriggrrs are starting to corrode,

Running out riggers are corroded.

Pass 24 May 2010 68,355 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F w/bearing

Front to rear chassis,crossmembers and outriggers starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear end starting to get abit corroded slightly

N/S seat belt stalk button abit damaged (still works)

Rear B/Pads appear abit low

Pass 19 May 2009 65,049 miles

Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.

Play at nearside tractor hub And minor leak.

Fail 19 May 2009 65,049 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.

Play at nearside tractor hub And minor leak.

Pass 30 May 2008 61,416 miles

Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting abit corroded slightly and outriggers

Rear b/pads appear abit low

Small crack at O/S of screen

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,803 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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T685 SAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T685 SAA, 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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T685 SAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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