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T82 RDS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT82 RDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,904 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,361 miles

Front number plate poor

Nearside Front tracktor joint leaking

Offside Front tracktor joint leaking

engine oil leak

power steering box weeping fluid

TOW BAR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND NOT TO REFITTED UNTILL REPAIR HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON REAR CHASSIS LEGS due to rear chassis corrosion they are supporting members

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate poor

Nearside Front tracktor joint leaking

Offside Front tracktor joint leaking

engine oil leak

power steering box weeping fluid

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability and tracker joint seal leaking (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front unable to check steering and braking systems

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,775 miles

nail in offside front tyre

oil around gearbox

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

tested wet

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,275 miles

dampness around steering box.

engine oil leaks.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,366 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,513 miles

dampness around n/s & o/s front hub assembleys

dampness around steering box

unable to check front to rear brake pipe fully

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,835 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 89,793 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hazard warning lights not working

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,390 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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T82 RDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T82 RDS, 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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What year was T82 RDS registered?

T82 RDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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