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T817 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 99,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,009 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,352 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter top housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 842,170 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

chassis corroding

front brake pipes corroding

offside side step loose and corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 84,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

chassis corroding

front brake pipes corroding

offside side step loose and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,397 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,872 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar missing

wipers not self parking

Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

rear anti roll bar missing

wipers not self parking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,559 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,553 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,381 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 60,709 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 60,709 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,205 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,768 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 42,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door difficult to close

engine oil level low

offside front foglight missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,837 miles

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

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

drivers door difficult to close

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 36,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,846 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate deteriorated †rear number plate damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,846 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate deteriorated †rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,857 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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T817 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T817 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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T817 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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