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T126 BWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,447 mi
Last recorded106,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 106,447 miles

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

o/s front centre hub bolt missing

slight engine oil leak

slight steering box leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,552 miles

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

Limited reserve travel at parking brake lever

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight wear in steering damper mounting bush

Swivel hub oil seal retainer / hold down rings n/s & o/s deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 101,552 miles

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

Limited reserve travel at parking brake lever

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight wear in steering damper mounting bush

Swivel hub oil seal retainer / hold down rings n/s & o/s deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn.

Corrosion at n/s front chassis outrigger not excessive.

Limited reserve travel remaining at park brake lever.

N/S front outer wing panel slightly damaged.

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

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

O/S headlamp not fully secure, though beam aim satisfactory.

O/S rear direction indicator lamp lens slightly damaged.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Scuffing to drivers seat belt webbing not excessive.

Slight fluid leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearings.

Slight wear in steering damper bushes.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 87,165 miles

Front hub oil seal retainer ring corroded/part missing at n/s & o/s

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noted slight damage to n/s front wing & lamp mounting - headlamp adjusted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR N/S + O/S TYRE TREAD DEPTH JUST OVER 1.6 MM - REPLACE VERY SOON

Rear n/s wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,165 miles

Front hub oil seal retainer ring corroded/part missing at n/s & o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noted slight damage to n/s front wing & lamp mounting - headlamp adjusted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR N/S + O/S TYRE TREAD DEPTH JUST OVER 1.6 MM - REPLACE VERY SOON

Rear n/s wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,582 miles

Damage to drivers seat belt webbing not excessive.

Damage to n/s front outer wing and n/s of front bumper not excessive.

Limited reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Possible leak starting at fuel filter area.

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Fail 8 May 2006 75,686 miles

Front swivel hub oil seal retainer ring at o/s + n/s corroded - lower edge missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 75,686 miles

Front swivel hub oil seal retainer ring at o/s + n/s corroded - lower edge missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T126 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T126 BWW, 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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T126 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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