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T11 LEA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,528 mi
Last recorded85,528 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 LEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 85,528 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

o/s steering damper bush has slight play

rear crossmember corroded

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,695 miles

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

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

all tyre walls/treads cracking

general corrosion to chassis/rear crossmember

Pass 19 May 2016 77,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 72,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,653 miles

slight corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,825 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front washer jet loose

n/s/r mudflap splitting

o/s/f brake disc corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

suspect miss spaced no plates fitted

under bonnet wadding insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,320 miles

slight oil leaks to engine and front axle diff pinion oil seal

some corrossion to both front shockabsorber top mounting supports

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leaks to engine and front axle diff pinion oil seal

some corrossion to both front shockabsorber top mounting supports

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,052 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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T11 LEA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T11 LEA, 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 T11 LEA registered?

T11 LEA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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