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T138 AGO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

252,356 mi
Last recorded252,356 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 AGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 252,356 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 250,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 248,268 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 247,321 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 246,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 243,619 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear propshaft bolts loose

Fail 2 Oct 2017 243,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear propshaft bolts loose

Pass 30 Sep 2016 236,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 218,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 198,811 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 157,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 141,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,837 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 113,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 93,124 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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T138 AGO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T138 AGO, 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 T138 AGO registered?

T138 AGO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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