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T83 FAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,528 mi
Last recorded182,528 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 FAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 182,528 miles

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

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

Under Chassis Corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 177,479 miles

General under body corrosion and repairs

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

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

Offside Front Under bonnet corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2024 170,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 167,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 167,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 166,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 162,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 162,099 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 157,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2018 152,212 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,945 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 145,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,245 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 140,242 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,202 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 133,196 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,733 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,460 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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T83 FAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T83 FAF, 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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T83 FAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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