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T133 BWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,196 mi
Last recorded180,196 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 180,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre tread depth @ 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2016 168,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 168,939 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 157,782 miles

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

oil leak

water leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 149,782 miles

All 4 springs slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 143,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 136,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear foot step insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2012 136,107 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter leak

rear foot step insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,237 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 129,234 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,711 miles

exhaust centre bracket corroded

oil leak from front diff seal

Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 99,583 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 99,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,399 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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T133 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T133 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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What year was T133 BWW registered?

T133 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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