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T115 CFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT115 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 140,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember which rear axle connects to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 138,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 135,153 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 135,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,033 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light / indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lights / indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,554 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger badly corroded

chassis corroded by rear cross member

Fail 13 Nov 2020 125,549 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outrigger badly corroded

chassis corroded by rear cross member

Pass 16 Jan 2020 120,859 miles

both head light patterns poor

Fail 16 Jan 2020 120,859 miles

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

both head light patterns poor

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play [DROP ARM JOINT] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 115,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ABOVE CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded UNION TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play [DROP ARM JOINT] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,607 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,871 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,233 miles

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

bush worn in steering damper

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 419,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,521 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 40,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,401 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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T115 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T115 CFO, 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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T115 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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