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T832 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT832 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 105,639 miles

1st axle front center steering shocker bush worn

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle a frame ball joint gator split

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,049 miles

front numberplate damaged

rear chasis and crossmember holled and corroded

rear shocker bushes worn

some play in door hinges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 105,046 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front numberplate damaged

rear shocker bushes worn

some play in door hinges

Fail 26 Nov 2013 100,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to chasis

some play in wheel bearings

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to chasis

some play in wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak front axel ends

Fail 27 Nov 2012 96,885 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak front axel ends

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

play in door hinges

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to chasis and crossmembers

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,896 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

handbrake travel attention soon

Fail 22 Nov 2010 94,891 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,685 miles

front numberplate cracked

slight play in steering damper bush

some wear to front discs

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Nov 2008 88,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,924 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,924 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 73,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,447 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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T832 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T832 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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What year was T832 EES registered?

T832 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T832 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for T832 EES shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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