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T354 OAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT354 OAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,448 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes ,discs and rear chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,505 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 108,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 107,066 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 107,059 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,346 miles

Front registration plate very slight obscured by the bumper

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

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

Tow ball on the front bumper not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2012 105,346 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate very slight obscured by the bumper

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,153 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 101,153 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 99,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 97,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 95,610 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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T354 OAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T354 OAD, 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 T354 OAD registered?

T354 OAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T354 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T354 OAD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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