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T344 EAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT344 EAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,401 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight weep of oil

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

centre mirror missing but has other mirrors

oil weep engine

rear reg plate slight fading

Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight weep of oil

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

centre mirror missing but has other mirrors

oil weep engine

rear reg plate slight fading

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,494 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 71,466 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake Servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,172 miles

N/S/F Tyre 3mm Tread Depth.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 69,172 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Prop-Shaft Rear U/J Excessive Wear.

N/S/F Tyre 3mm Tread Depth.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,619 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear no.plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe across axle

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe across axle

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,624 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

steering damper rubber bush has slight movement

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,423 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 56,423 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Track rod end rubber cover split & ball joint exposed.

O/S/F Track rod end rubber cover split & ball joint exposed.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 44,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 399,803 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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T344 EAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T344 EAF, 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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T344 EAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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