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T317 SDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,985 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,640 miles

engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,569 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 14,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,378 miles

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

drag link ball joint cover split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,813 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 65,813 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 303 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2007 303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s wiper blade slightly split, but still clears screen as required

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,749 miles

some adjustment required on handbrake reserve

steering damper bush has slight play

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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T317 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T317 SDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T317 SDV?

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What year was T317 SDV registered?

T317 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T317 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 SDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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