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T288 MOA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,456 mi
Last recorded148,456 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 MOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,456 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 148,452 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member back of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play upper steering column uj (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 146,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 140,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 100,160 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 100,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 83,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,073 miles

n/s and o/s/f seat belts slight damage to webbing

steering box drop arm ball joint worn and boot split

Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s/f seat belts slight damage to webbing

steering box drop arm ball joint worn and boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,310 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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T288 MOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T288 MOA, 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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T288 MOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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