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T725 RWY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT725 RWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 172,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 172,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 171,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 170,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 170,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 167,495 miles

Damp area around the water trap.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret and outer edge of the mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 167,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Damp area around the water trap.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret and outer edge of the mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 161,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 161,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 159,353 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 155,523 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 153,430 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 153,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 151,295 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 151,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 148,270 miles

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

Offside wiper blade has a poor sweep.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion X- member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 148,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking on the engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

Offside wiper blade has a poor sweep.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion X- member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,689 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,689 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside steering damper bush to drag link has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2015 139,082 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 139,082 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside steering damper bush to drag link some wear.

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,519 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 132,325 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Only one driving lamp operating with main beam.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,166 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,706 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 11,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 108,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Transfer box vibration damper is slightly loose on the box.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,055 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,740 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 71,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 71,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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T725 RWY 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 T725 RWY, 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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T725 RWY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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