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T32 RPD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

202,920 mi
Last recorded202,920 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 RPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 202,920 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 202,918 miles

All direction indicators not working All indicators working intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S front drag link gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Feb 2020 202,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,293 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 202,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 Drag link 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 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 200,645 miles

rear axle A frame ball joint gaiter split

rear exhaust tail pipe insecure

slight oil leak from offside front swivel hub seals

slight wear to steering damper rubber bush

Fail 18 Jun 2018 200,464 miles

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

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 Drag link 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear axle A frame ball joint gaiter split

rear exhaust tail pipe insecure

slight oil leak from offside front swivel hub seals

slight wear to steering damper rubber bush

Pass 21 Jun 2017 198,584 miles

wear to brake and clutch pedal anti-slip

Fail 19 Jun 2017 198,584 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear to brake and clutch pedal anti-slip

Pass 23 Jun 2016 194,973 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 194,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping of gearbox (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 191,465 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 191,465 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 187,349 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 187,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 182,022 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 25 Jun 2013 182,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 23 May 2012 175,559 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front number plate damaged

offside front seat belt catch suround damaged

slight wear to steering damper rubber bushes

unable to make full assesment of rear seat belts due to the fitting of child seats

Fail 22 May 2012 175,559 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front number plate damaged

offside front seat belt catch suround damaged

slight wear to steering damper rubber bushes

unable to make full assesment of rear seat belts due to the fitting of child seats

Pass 18 May 2011 169,999 miles

engine oil leak

play in steering damper bush

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in steering box drop arm balljoint and gaiter split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 163,069 miles

Drivers seat belt anchor cover missing

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 163,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers seat belt anchor cover missing

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 157,081 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box shaft

Pass 20 May 2008 148,954 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box shaft seal

Fail 15 May 2008 148,954 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from steering box shaft seal

Pass 5 May 2007 128,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 101,720 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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T32 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 T32 RPD, 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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T32 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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