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T352 RSX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

264,850 mi
Last recorded264,850 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT352 RSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 264,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stee4ring box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 264,850 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect obscured (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated swivel hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected top of diff ball joint ex play (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stee4ring box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 251,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 239,230 miles

no axle bump stops

Pass 14 Jul 2021 233,581 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 226,892 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 219,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 211,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 203,534 miles

n/s/r axle seal possiable leak

o/s swivel bearing play

Fail 5 Jul 2017 203,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r axle seal possiable leak

o/s swivel bearing play

Pass 27 Jun 2016 191,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 180,335 miles

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

OIl leak from sump area.

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

Oil leak from transfer box front propshaft seal.

Rear diff prposhaft seal leaking oil.

Steering box drop arm has play in ball joint.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 170,726 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 170,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 166,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 166,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 162,177 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 162,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 162,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear door slightly insecure

steering damper spring insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2009 139,073 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 138,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 118,681 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 118,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 105,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,214 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 94,214 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T352 RSX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 T352 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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T352 RSX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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