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T856 AAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 107,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head behind the dash pad (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area and rear a frame mount cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box lower seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,266 miles

All five door frames corroded badly.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead foot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead behind dash near upper drivers door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer chassis rail near steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of chassis rail in front of "A" frame cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All five door frames corroded badly.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead foot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead behind dash near upper drivers door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,876 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead mounting foot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Second row passenger door frame corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead under windscreen frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of rear "A" frame cross member to chassis rail joint area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Second row passenger door frame corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 103,872 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower bulkhead mounting foot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Second row passenger door frame corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of "A" frame to chassis rail joint area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Second row passenger door frame corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 103,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,514 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 101,514 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead out rigger at chassis rail joint behind suspension trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced "A" frame cross member front inner brace corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead out rigger at chassis rail joint behind suspension trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced "A" frame cross member front inner brace corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe on top of chassis rail burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Powered Steering Pipe From Pump (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box Out-Put Shaft Leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Both Sides Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Fail 5 Jul 2017 97,858 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Powered Steering Pump Area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Excessive Free Movement In Steering Box (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box Out-Put Shaft Leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Both Sides Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,807 miles

Rear Both Sides Bump Stops Missing

Slight Steering Box Leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,805 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Under Radiator (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal Pump Connections (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corrosion On Crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting On Inner Chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Both Sides Bump Stops Missing

Slight Steering Box Leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015

Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Slight Steering Box Leak.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,036 miles

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn.

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Oil Dampness Around Steering Box Out-Put Shaft

Screen Wash Leaking Fluid.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 91,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn.

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

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

Oil Dampness Around Steering Box Out-Put Shaft

Screen Wash Leaking Fluid.

Pass 16 May 2013 87,637 miles

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn/Movement.

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing.

Hand Brake Warning Light Inop.

Rear Chassis Cross Member Corroding.

Fail 13 May 2013 87,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn/Movement.

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand Brake Warning Light Inop.

N/S/R Inner Brake Pad Showing Signs Of Wear.

O/S/F Screen Wash Jet Blocked.

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

Rear Body Cross Member In Front Of Rear Axle Corroded.

Rear Chassis Cross Member Corroding.

Pass 25 May 2012 80,352 miles

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

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

chassis very dry and rusting at the rear

Fail 25 May 2012 80,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chassis very dry and starting to rust at rear end

Pass 13 May 2011 73,532 miles

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

nearside rea shock absorber upper bush has slight movement

steering box is damp around sector shaft seal

Fail 13 May 2011 73,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rea shock absorber upper bush has slight movement

steering box is damp around sector shaft seal

Pass 26 May 2010 68,356 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 62,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

slight play in top rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 16 May 2008 55,380 miles

power steering box damp

some fluffing to offside front seatbelt

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,164 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,164 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T856 AAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T856 AAF, 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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T856 AAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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