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T331 CPR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 CPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake reading low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 106,569 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake reading low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,389 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,658 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 93,652 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,355 miles

Emissions just met requirements

Front number plate is deteriorating / cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,658 miles

Front number plate is cracked in two places and starting to de-laminate. Recommend replacing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 71,658 miles

Front number plate is cracked in two places and starting to de-laminate. Recommend replacing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,732 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating

Just passed emissions test

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,077 miles

Both front wipers splitting on ends

Front number plate is deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,492 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 46,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,656 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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T331 CPR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T331 CPR, 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 T331 CPR registered?

T331 CPR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T331 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T331 CPR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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