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T285 XBV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 138,797 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,976 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,162 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,310 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis riggers (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,528 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 125,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,154 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,576 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 119,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 108,146 miles

rear brake pad linnigs just above the legal limit pf 1.5mm thick

Pass 21 May 2009 98,588 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 98,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 90,882 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 90,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,667 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 89,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,094 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 82,094 miles

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

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

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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T285 XBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T285 XBV, 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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T285 XBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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