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Q816WHL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,242 mi
Last recorded211,242 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ816WHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 211,242 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2013 211,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 194,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 194,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 181,394 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 181,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 167,293 miles

same

Fail 9 Aug 2007 167,277 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

thorn in n/s/f tyre

throttle cable catching steering colume

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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Q816WHL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q816WHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q816WHL registered?

Q816WHL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is Q816WHL safe to buy?

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