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T306 AOK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 AOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 111,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 111,009 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,000 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Multiple point of chassis rail at joining point to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front face of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Multiple point of chassis rail at joining point to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front face of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 110,444 miles

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,138 miles

slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 15 May 2015 109,861 miles

small damage to nearside rear

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 17 May 2014 109,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 109,002 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre (not deep enough to expose tyre cords)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Reverse light lense damaged

Fail 18 May 2013 10,899 miles

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

Cut in nearside front tyre (not deep enough to expose tyre cords)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Reverse light lense damaged

Pass 26 May 2012 108,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 108,496 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 108,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 108,205 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer seatbelt webbing damaged

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight leak power steering pump area

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2010 108,205 miles

both outer seatbelt webbing damaged

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight leak power steering pump area

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 107,592 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight damage to both seatbelt webbings

slight play steering box drop arm joint

slight power steering fluid leak from pump/pipes area

stone chips in windscreeen

Pass 12 May 2008 106,751 miles

both front seatbelts webbing damaged

power steering pump leaking

steering stiff and noisey on lock to lock

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 12 May 2008 106,749 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front seatbelts webbing damaged

offside rear brake performance low

power steering pump leaking

steering stiff and noisey on lock to lock

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 14 May 2007 104,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 102,404 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 102,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads loose in fixings

light switch poor operation

major engine oil leak

rear axle tie rod rear bushes worn

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

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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T306 AOK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T306 AOK, 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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T306 AOK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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