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T342 LDT

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 LDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,372 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 50,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on axl (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central section in various places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,363 miles

n/s rear tyre slighty perished

Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,363 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,318 miles

both rear tyre side walls are slighty perished due ageing

n/s seat belt fastner cover missing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre side walls are slighty perished due ageing

n/s seat belt fastner cover missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,294 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 26,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 26,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,907 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,866 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 22,177 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 LDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc 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 T342 LDT, 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 T342 LDT registered?

T342 LDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T342 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T342 LDT 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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