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T214 TNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,006 mi
Last recorded213,006 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 TNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 213,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 213,006 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides over axal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 198,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in lower steering coupling U.J

Pass 9 Jan 2014 183,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 170,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 155,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 155,813 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 145,471 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 121,945 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 107,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 107,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 97,852 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 97,852 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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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T214 TNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T214 TNP, 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 T214 TNP registered?

T214 TNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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