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T131 CNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,583 mi
Last recorded127,583 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 CNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,583 miles

slight play in steering drop arm balljoint

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,387 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded slight wear in rear shocker bushs rear x member corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,819 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f wheel bearing rough

Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,819 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing rough

Pass 15 Jun 2013 112,727 miles

brake pipes corroded suspension modified.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,533 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 108,518 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,652 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 98,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,897 miles

water jet damaged but just still working

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,897 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

water jet damaged but just still working

Pass 28 May 2008 87,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 79,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,740 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED....2..SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING DAMPER/REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHS..3..HAND BRAKE NEAR END OFF TRAVEL..

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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T131 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T131 CNP, 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 T131 CNP registered?

T131 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T131 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T131 CNP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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