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A101 TKH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,742 mi
Last recorded55,742 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 TKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 164,964 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 161,542 miles

o/s/f hub seal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 157,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 157,316 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 151,405 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 149,990 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre seat belt buckle deteriorated but ok at time of test

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible at time of test

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 149,990 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre seat belt buckle deteriorated but ok at time of test

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible at time of test

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

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing windscreen effectivly

Pass 5 Apr 2010 145,863 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre lap seat belt buckle deteriorated but still ok at time of test

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible at time of test

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 141,274 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre seat belt buckle damaged but still ok at time of test

Front number plate slightly damaged but still legible at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 141,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre seat belt buckle damaged but still ok at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 136,752 miles

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

rear section of chassis has corrosion but not excessive at time of mot

Fail 27 Mar 2008 136,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear half of chassis and rear crossmember getting corroded but ok at time of mot

rear propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 30 Mar 2007 131,826 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 131,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 123,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 123,446 miles

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

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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A101 TKH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A101 TKH, 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 A101 TKH registered?

A101 TKH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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