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T699 AYJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,351 mi
Last recorded165,351 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT699 AYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 165,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in front of outrigger, just outside suspension arm mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear lower door shut just outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember, Nearside rear of centre body mount. Body condition in area ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front floor corroded / holed just outside of prescribed areas.

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area around both mounting points for rear A-frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering wheel worn

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside Rear track rod outer joints, offside nearing acceptable wear limits (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sill rails, But would advise replacement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember, Offside rear of centre body mount. Body condition ok (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside centre front and rear mounting areas. Although not yet deemed excessive, advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 165,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in front of front trailing arm mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in front of outrigger, just outside suspension arm mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear lower door shut just outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember, Nearside rear of centre body mount. Body condition in area ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside front floor corroded / holed just outside of prescribed areas.

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area around both mounting points for rear A-frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering wheel worn

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside Rear track rod outer joints, offside nearing acceptable wear limits (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sill rails, But would advise replacement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember, Offside rear of centre body mount. Body condition ok (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside centre front and rear mounting areas. Although not yet deemed excessive, advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 164,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Crossmember, Nearside rear of centre body mount. Body condition in area ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside rear lower door shut corroded and holed. Just outside prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Crossmember Nearside rear of centre body mount. Body condition ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Offside front floor corroded / holed just outside of prescribed areas.

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint of rear prop shaft, not yet excessive but would advise replacement. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis crossmember with mount areas for rear A-Frame Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering wheel worn

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear joints on drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sill rails, But would advise replacement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside centre front and rear mounting areas. Although not yet deemed excessive, advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 164,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower B - post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and lens covers missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Crossmember, Nearside rear of centre body mount. Body condition in area ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside rear lower door shut corroded and holed. Just outside prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Crossmember Nearside rear of centre body mount. Body condition ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Offside front floor corroded / holed just outside of prescribed areas.

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint of rear prop shaft, not yet excessive but would advise replacement. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis crossmember with mount areas for rear A-Frame Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel worn

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear joints on drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sill rails, But would advise replacement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside centre front and rear mounting areas. Although not yet deemed excessive, advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sill rails not considered to effect overall strength and body security not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis within prescribed area for A-Frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front seat belt lower mount areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint nearing acceptable limits (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front of central chassis on outside near front swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis plates and areas around outriggers overall security ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 162,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure rear mount loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sill rails not considered to effect overall strength and body security not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis within prescribed area for A-Frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front seat belt lower mount areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front of central chassis on outside near front swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis plates and areas around outriggers overall security ok. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 158,431 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside sill rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside body supports and outriggers corroded and some holed. Seatbelt mounts appear ok when mounted to the body panels. Overall security appears ok but would advise repairs to be carried out.

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

Parking brake lever near end of travel

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-FRAME AND MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint joined to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 158,424 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL CHASSIS RAIL AROUND OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS BELOW AND BEHIND OUTRIGGER PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside sill rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside and nearside body supports and outriggers corroded and some holed. Seatbelt mounts appear ok when mounted to the body panels. Overall security appears ok but would advise repairs to be carried out.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-FRAME AND MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint joined to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 154,587 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offiside and nearside sill rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 154,587 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offiside and nearside sill rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 152,528 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 152,525 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,527 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 150,527 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 146,116 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn diff link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision door shut (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Jun 2017 143,261 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on lower trailing arm full lock left (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 137,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm area on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm area on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade split on end

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 137,553 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm area on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm area on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade split on end

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 134,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 May 2015 134,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2014 133,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have damage to outer sidewalls no cord/ply showing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,601 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 119,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre body cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,344 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside & nearside rear brake discs worn low

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 110,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside & nearside rear brake discs worn low

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,188 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,034 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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T699 AYJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T699 AYJ, 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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T699 AYJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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