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T797 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

186,736 mi
Last recorded186,736 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 186,736 miles

A frame ball joint rubber

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

steering box leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2024 181,901 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 181,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 180,933 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 180,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 180,075 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 180,075 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 178,772 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 178,772 miles

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

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

Power steering component insecure steering box nut loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 176,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 174,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat missing at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2018 174,580 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear seat missing at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2016 174,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 171,528 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front perished

Offside Rear perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal steering box weaping (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 171,528 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front perished

Offside Rear perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal steering box weaping (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 167,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S front and N/S rear tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 165,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 165,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 164,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 163,389 miles

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

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

centre row seat backs seem insecure

high level brake light not working

o/s/f outer track rod end boot split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 163,389 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre row seat backs seem insecure

high level brake light not working

o/s/f outer track rod end boot split

o/s/r door very stiff im operation

Pass 30 Nov 2009 161,372 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 161,358 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 154,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 148,062 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 148,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,601 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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T797 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T797 EES, 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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T797 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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