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T168 AOJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 126,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,656 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,656 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 113,987 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 101,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 90,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 90,833 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2009 77,678 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 53,512 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 53,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T168 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T168 AOJ, 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 T168 AOJ registered?

T168 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T168 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T168 AOJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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