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T374 GKN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,303 mi
Last recorded172,303 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT374 GKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 172,303 miles

front head light aim at full ajust

rear reg plate slight obscured by ladder but not misread

Pass 11 Dec 2012 170,325 miles

front brake discs worn

headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s/r chassis corroded not within any prescribed area

o/s seat belt stalk casing damaged

slight freeplay in front hubs

Pass 13 Dec 2011 162,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 152,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 152,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 146,815 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Nov 2009 146,815 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Dec 2008 142,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 136,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 127,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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T374 GKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T374 GKN, 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 T374 GKN registered?

T374 GKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T374 GKN safe to buy?

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