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T357 SDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,210 mi
Last recorded148,210 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 SDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,210 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 146,289 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 144,371 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 137,715 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 134,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,465 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 108,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 100,015 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 92,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 83,600 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 75,817 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 67,249 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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T357 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T357 SDE, 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 T357 SDE registered?

T357 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T357 SDE safe to buy?

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