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T815 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,360 mi
Last recorded174,360 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 174,360 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 164,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,719 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 130,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger behind front wheel holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic clasp outer missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,920 miles

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

Offside Stone chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Plastic cover of clasp missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area under outrigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,196 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 123,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 120,409 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,785 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,385 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 113,385 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,339 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,338 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 106,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,586 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 95,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 94,035 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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T815 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T815 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 T815 EES registered?

T815 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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