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T113 RGH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT113 RGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 102,600 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012
Pass 29 Dec 2011 99,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre low tread

steering box drop arm ball joint play evident

Fail 24 Dec 2010 66,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bush worn in steering damper

movement evident pitman arm joint

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 24 Dec 2010 66,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bush worn in steering damper

movement evident pitman arm joint

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009
Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,388 miles

noise evident from inside exhaust system

Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,353 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 81,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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T113 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T113 RGH, 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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T113 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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