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T697 AKO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

116,862 mi
Last recorded116,862 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 AKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 116,862 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 116,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,677 miles

Front Axle swivel joint seals leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,676 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Axle swivel joint seals leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2022 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2021 114,264 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

rear A frame top ball joint boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,614 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear axle top ball joint boot split

Fail 9 Jun 2020 113,614 miles

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

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

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear axle top ball joint boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,065 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top stabiliser ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 11 Jun 2019 112,065 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top stabiliser ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,669 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,239 miles

Offside Front steering damper bush slight play

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 106,239 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers dont auto park (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering damper bush slight play

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 102,230 miles

Nearside slight play in steering box drag link

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 27 May 2016 102,230 miles

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

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

Nearside slight play in steering box drag link

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 27 May 2015 97,955 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 94,428 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 94,428 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 90,366 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 90,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 86,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 80,965 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 80,965 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 69,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 62,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 62,596 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 55,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 50,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 44,715 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 44,694 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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T697 AKO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 T697 AKO, 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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T697 AKO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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