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T342 RSX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,435 mi
Last recorded93,435 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 RSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 93,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,366 miles

UNDERSIDE CORROADED

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,694 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 90,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,195 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,335 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure STEP SILL (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT CENTRE BOX NEXT TO BRAKE DRUM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE RUSTEY

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,443 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 83,443 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,332 miles

Rear propshaft rear joint looks dry rusty but no play in it

Rear tyres & nearside front tyre are perrished no cord visable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in the offside top corner (8.3.1d)

steering damper has a slightly worn bush

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,262 miles

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Oil leak AT FRONT DIFF ()

Oil leak AT REAR DIFF ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 74,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Oil leak AT FRONT DIFF ()

Oil leak AT REAR DIFF ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,047 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at joints

oil leak/s

rear brake discs slightly worn

tyre sidewalls slightly perished

underside and body corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2015 71,047 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust corroded at joints

most underside and boddy corroding

oil leak/s

rear brake discs worn

tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corossion to most underside

oil leak/s

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper linkage worn

oil leak at rear diff

oil leak/s

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded (esp. joints)

oil leak/s

power steering pipes corroded

steering damper o/s bush worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f check strap not located

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

o/s headlight surround corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear crossmember corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f door check strap damaged

steering damper o/s bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,329 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 RSX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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