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T801 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,653 mi
Last recorded93,653 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 93,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel tank Cradle Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underside undersealed

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,628 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle chassis has underseal applied

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front flexi bracket corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,454 miles

Underside undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 70,623 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,232 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,371 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,563 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,563 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T801 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T801 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T801 EES registered?

T801 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T801 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 EES shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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