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T342 ARA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,805 mi
Last recorded154,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 ARA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 150,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 150,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 146,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 143,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2016 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2016 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2015 132,380 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 129,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 124,885 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,412 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 119,519 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 113,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 113,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 110,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 105,896 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 98,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,231 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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T342 ARA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T342 ARA, 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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T342 ARA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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