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T244 CSB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 CSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,623 miles

n/s/f inner hub seal slightly damp

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,566 miles

dipp switch worn

Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,565 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spot lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

dipp switch worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,537 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 101,537 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

play in steering drag link arm ball joint

Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

play in steering drag link arm ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,300 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,472 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,136 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 69,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 62,696 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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T244 CSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T244 CSB, 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 T244 CSB registered?

T244 CSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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