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T85 CFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 112,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,958 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper not working

reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper not working

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2021 99,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2021 99,298 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,127 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 97,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and cross member (has a towbar attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BODY MUST BE REMOVED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR CORROSION. VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE SUITABLE REPAIRS WITH BODY IN PLACE.

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush & rear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))

reverse lamp not working

slight engine oil leak

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))

reverse lamp not working

slight engine oil leak

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,743 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,693 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,093 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,093 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,802 miles

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,310 miles

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

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

slight corrosion evident on rear brake pipes (treated)

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,069 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,896 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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T85 CFO 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 71.4%.

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 T85 CFO, 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 T85 CFO registered?

T85 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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