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T334 RBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,077 mi
Last recorded170,077 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT334 RBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 170,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 170,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 165,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 165,482 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 159,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 159,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,457 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 159,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 158,062 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 158,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 156,105 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 156,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 150,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 144,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 137,087 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2013 137,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 128,579 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 128,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 115,152 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE NAILED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 115,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/FRONT TYRE NAILED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010
Fail 21 Jun 2010 111,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 109,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 108,151 miles

n/s tractor joint has a slight weep

small amount of oil leaking from the front diff

Pass 18 Jun 2007 106,417 miles

slight corrosion to rear transom

Pass 17 Jun 2006 104,717 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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T334 RBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T334 RBC, 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 T334 RBC registered?

T334 RBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T334 RBC safe to buy?

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