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T184 SLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT184 SLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,682 miles

chassis legs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 125,679 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis legs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,306 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,618 miles

Chassis corroded!

Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 115,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,276 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 111,276 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,636 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 105,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 97,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,570 miles

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

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

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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T184 SLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T184 SLS, 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 T184 SLS registered?

T184 SLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T184 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T184 SLS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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