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T231 DCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 DCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 113,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,410 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,279 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Spare wheel holder sharp edge. OIL on transmision brake. Inner disc rusted.Near side innner rear.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,946 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,809 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,778 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 47,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,738 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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T231 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T231 DCC, 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 T231 DCC registered?

T231 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T231 DCC safe to buy?

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