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T85 BWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 118,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,846 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 116,831 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers insecurely attached CHASSIS AT O/S REAR (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 114,632 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) DROP ARM DRAG LINK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,890 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,335 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 102,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,739 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft badly damaged universal joint worn (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,164 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,162 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,231 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,282 miles

All tyres 2-3 mm

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 83,250 miles

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

All tyres 2-3 mm

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,491 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,438 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,427 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,315 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,100 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,402 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 62,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,241 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,865 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 49,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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T85 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 T85 BWW, 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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T85 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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