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T117 MOF

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 MOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 44,972 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Arm off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat bolt loose

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 43,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,300 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember and o/s/r chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 40,663 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 37,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,219 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,367 miles

both front brake discs worn thin

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 135,556 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 135,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 132,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 108,931 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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T117 MOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T117 MOF, 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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T117 MOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T117 MOF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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