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T335 SFF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT335 SFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

o/side front out rigger corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/side front out rigger corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 133,654 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/side front out rigger corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 131,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 126,995 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 126,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front out-rigger corroded

rear x-member corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front out-rigger corroded

rear x-member corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,407 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 106,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 94,921 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,456 miles

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

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

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

small crack in n/s screen area

Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,540 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,387 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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T335 SFF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T335 SFF, 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 T335 SFF registered?

T335 SFF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T335 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T335 SFF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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