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T850 MHB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,748 mi
Last recorded141,748 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 MHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 141,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Jul 2024 140,054 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 140,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,270 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 139,270 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 136,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 132,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 132,067 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,221 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlight aim slightly diffused

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front and Rear ()

Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,093 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Front headlight aim slightly diffused

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer recirculating ball leaking oil

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,579 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When position lamps are switched on, dip beam illuminates (4.2.3 (c))

Front Front wiper linkage worn

Front Headlight aim slightly distorted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 115,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,712 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 995,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,624 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,905 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,575 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 76,524 miles

Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,087 miles

Front steering tie rod has slight play in pin/bush

Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,058 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front steering tie rod has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,603 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 70,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front axle swivel joints leaking slightly

excessive play in steering damper bush

Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,177 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 64,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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T850 MHB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 T850 MHB, 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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T850 MHB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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