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T144 RBS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 RBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,478 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

indictors don't self cancel

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

chassis corroded

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,767 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 84,081 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,461 miles

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

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

rear crossmember is corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front outrigor is corroded and holed

rear crossmember is corroded and holed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,230 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s/f out rigger holed and corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s/f out rigger holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,464 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f out rigger holed and corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,462 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f out rigger holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,355 miles

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 16 May 2011 53,354 miles

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

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 17 May 2010 45,613 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 45,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2009 37,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 30,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,570 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2007 21,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 13,687 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2006 13,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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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T144 RBS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 T144 RBS, 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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T144 RBS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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