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T382 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,629 mi
Last recorded181,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT382 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 181,629 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 169,906 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 169,906 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 159,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 150,278 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

n/s chassis weak

o/s chassis weak

rear crossmember weak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 141,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake anti slip

Pass 2 Feb 2012 130,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,823 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,909 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,215 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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T382 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T382 NEC, 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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T382 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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