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T861 EES

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 117,347 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in product (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 114,066 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front swivels leaking

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

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

Offside Front Bump stop delaminating

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Isolated areas of underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,557 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo casing has isolated areas of advanced corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Slight damage to both front seat belts webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,762 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Spacer on brake servo disintegrating - no movement at this time (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,761 miles

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

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

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Spacer on brake servo disintegrating - no movement at this time (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,366 miles

Front Front swivels weeping

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front radius arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,764 miles

Both front swivel seals weeping

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears worn to approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded but ok (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis cross member corroded and weakening (no tow ball fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,781 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear A rame ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front swivels weeping grease but not excessively

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm rear bushes perished and commencing to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened OSR radius arm slighty bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded and weakened but no tow ball fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 102,781 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear A rame ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front swivels weeping grease but not excessively

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm rear bushes perished and commencing to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps too high, adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened OSR radius arm slighty bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded and weakened but no tow ball fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,388 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear shock absorber bushes worn (both sides)

Fail 10 Jul 2018 97,388 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated hand brake linings (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear shock absorber bushes worn (both sides)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,761 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 85,761 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 81,589 miles

Front and rear diffs leaking

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

Transfer box output shaft seal leaking onto handbrake shoes

Fail 21 May 2013 81,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front and rear diffs leaking

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

Transfer box output shaft seal leaking onto handbrake shoes

Pass 22 May 2012 77,305 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,517 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,384 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,555 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,429 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,755 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2008 59,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 59,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 58,505 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 49,748 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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T861 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 T861 EES, 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 T861 EES registered?

T861 EES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T861 EES shows 32 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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