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T202 HCY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,688 mi
Last recorded102,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 HCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,688 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on full lock (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,837 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 100,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,894 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 98,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,830 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,830 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,384 miles

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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T202 HCY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T202 HCY, 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 T202 HCY registered?

T202 HCY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T202 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T202 HCY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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