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T229 VAJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,374 mi
Last recorded6,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 VAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 6,374 miles

Offside Swivel pot oil seal seeping

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 63,693 miles

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Swivel pot oil seal seeping

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020

Door cards not fitted

Nearside Front Seat removed at time of teat

Rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2020 4,414 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Door cards not fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat removed at time of teat

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear seat removed at time of test

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A-frme (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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T229 VAJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T229 VAJ, 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 T229 VAJ registered?

T229 VAJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T229 VAJ safe to buy?

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