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T269 AJB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,695 mi
Last recorded153,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 AJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,695 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , all four at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 153,686 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens faded.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 152,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,217 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm oil seal (2.3.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 151,213 miles

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

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm oil seal (2.3.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 149,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 149,316 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 148,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 147,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 145,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 144,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 143,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 140,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 135,564 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 130,846 miles

corrosion forming on front brake pipes

slight leak from steering box

some play in front drag link

w/bearing play n/s and o/s front

Pass 29 Jan 2007 120,627 miles

windscreen damaged

o/s/r mud flap missing

parking brake lever reserve travel near limt

rear tyres outer side walls protruding body sides slightly

roping eyes protruding body side but have no sharp or jagged edges

some play in drop arm ball joint

some play in rear s/absr top bushes

some w/bearing play o/s/r

Fail 1 Feb 2006 113,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake efficiency=16% (min=16%)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 113,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake efficiency=16% (min=16%)

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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T269 AJB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T269 AJB, 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 T269 AJB registered?

T269 AJB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T269 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T269 AJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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