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T172 PEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,135 mi
Last recorded150,135 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 PEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 141,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 134,331 miles

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

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

oil leak, suspect head or cam cover

washers weak but supply sufficient fluid to screen

Fail 31 May 2013 134,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

oil leak, suspect head or cam cover

washers weak but supply sufficient fluid to screen

Fail 14 Jun 2012 132,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 132,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 125,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 117,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis heavily undersealed

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 108,246 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,029 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 95,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 83,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 83,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 70,595 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 70,583 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T172 PEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T172 PEF, 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 T172 PEF registered?

T172 PEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T172 PEF safe to buy?

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