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A10 COT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 COT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 105,154 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 105,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 101,766 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,683 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,219 miles

Fuel filter water sensor,wiring damaged

Incorrect mounting pin for the drop plate on the adjustable tow bar

Intake pipe missing from the snorkel to the air filter housing

Interior rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Spot/driving lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 96,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure Filter and housing (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear cross member not welded continuously around all edges on both N/s and O/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filter water sensor,wiring damaged

Fuel tank damp

Incorrect mounting pin for the drop plate on the adjustable tow bar

Intake pipe missing from the snorkel to the air filter housing

Interior rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Spot/driving lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished,clock mileage display faulty

Fail 31 May 2013 90,980 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 80,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 725,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 725,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,545 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,738 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,738 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,793 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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A10 COT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A10 COT, 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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A10 COT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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