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T198 REC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,250 mi
Last recorded133,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 REC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,250 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 130,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,590 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,978 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking excessivly (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,454 miles

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

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

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

rear axle has slight play in upper ball joint

steering damper mounting has a slightly worn bush

Fail 21 Aug 2014 113,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear axle has slight play in upper ball joint

steering damper mounting has a slightly worn bush

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,734 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,734 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,736 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 57,850 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 45,063 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 45,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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T198 REC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T198 REC, 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 T198 REC registered?

T198 REC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T198 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T198 REC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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