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T154 RBV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,417 mi
Last recorded120,417 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 120,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,200 miles

Handbrake requires strong pull to achieve 16% effort

Leak from nose of differential

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 116,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak from nose of differential

Fail 8 Mar 2016 116,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak from nose of differential

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,949 miles

Leak from nose of differential

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,293 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 113,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 112,449 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 112,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door latch sticking but secure

Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 106,430 miles

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

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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T154 RBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T154 RBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T154 RBV registered?

T154 RBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T154 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T154 RBV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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