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T819 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,723 mi
Last recorded98,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT819 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,723 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 98,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,909 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 96,899 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Both NS and OS Wheels Have Slight Play.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,148 miles

Front Wheels NS and OS have slight play.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,550 miles

Front Both front wheels have slight play.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,484 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 90,459 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,227 miles

aux belt deteriorating

engine coolant level low

exhaust middle mounting bracket detached

n/s/f outrigger corroded and holed within radius of body mounting

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 May 2015 82,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2014 80,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 68,648 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 62,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 576,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 576,432 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 51,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,264 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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T819 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T819 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 T819 EES registered?

T819 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T819 EES safe to buy?

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