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S122 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,714 mi
Last recorded145,714 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 145,699 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 143,649 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers door frame deteriorated

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2016 143,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stick on registration plate (8.3.1e)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers door frame deteriorated

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 2 May 2016 143,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure on steering box (2.1.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

ns wiper split

oil leak

os rear reflector loose

osf door in poor condition

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2015 140,230 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads approx 3mm limit allowed 1.5mm

Fail 23 Apr 2015 140,171 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 140,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 138,341 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 136,567 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 136,567 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

gearbox bolts loose

prop shaft bolts loose on rear prop/front flange

Fail 25 Jun 2012 133,796 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

gearbox bolts loose

prop shaft bolts loose on rear prop/front flange

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,151 miles

Possible oil contamination of handbrake shoes

leak from o/s/f suspension swivel housing oil seal

Fail 16 Jun 2011 130,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Possible oil contamination of handbrake shoes

leak from o/s/f suspension swivel housing oil seal

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 813,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,348 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,812 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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S122 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S122 TCV, 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 S122 TCV registered?

S122 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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