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T327 SDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,946 mi
Last recorded208,946 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 SDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 208,946 miles

Brake pipe mountings deteriorated pipe still supported (front to rear)

oil leak

rear shockers have slight play in upper bushes

slight weap from o/s/f hub seal

Fail 11 Jul 2018 208,929 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front steering damper bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively centre brake pipe to flexi area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear shockers have slight play in upper bushes

slight weap from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 5 Jul 2017 198,115 miles

steering idler arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2016 186,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 177,259 miles

indicator switch loose, corrosion started n.s.r. bumper.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 177,176 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

indicator switch loose, corrosion started n.s.r. bumper.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 165,463 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 165,440 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 154,260 miles

front brake pads low.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 154,090 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake pads low.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,228 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,854 miles

o.s.f s/belt frayed, diff. pinion oil leak, drop arm boot split.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 132,848 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o.s.f s/belt frayed, diff. pinion oil leak, drop arm boot split.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 121,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front radius bushes appear soft

rear brakes are binding slightly, slight judder from nearside rear brakes

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

slight lift in drop arm ball joint and nearside front tie bar ball joint

Fail 14 Jul 2010 121,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front radius bushes appear soft

park brake lever has long travel

rear brakes are binding slightly, slight judder from nearside rear brakes

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

slight lift in drop arm ball joint and nearside front tie bar ball joint

Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,946 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look low

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nearside front outer seat belt webbing is marked

nearside rear tie bar bush is starting to delaminate

rear service brake increase decrease differential seems high

rear service brakes seem a bit weak

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

strongly advise, offside front seat belt webbing is badly marked

strongly sdvise, rear shock absorber lower bushes are badly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,079 miles

front and rear registration plates have discolored, front no plate is slightly damaged

front radius arm bushes are starting to go soft

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

headlamp dip+main switch feels a bit loose

offside front seat belt webbing has been badly marked

rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn

rear tie bar front bushes are starting to delaminate

steering damper bushes are worn

various stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,711 miles

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

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

both front seat belt webbings are marked

rear tie bar bushes starting to delaminate on both sides

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,811 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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T327 SDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 T327 SDL, 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 T327 SDL registered?

T327 SDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T327 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T327 SDL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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