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T39 TDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 TDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,584 miles

corrosion to o/s chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corrroding outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis is lightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 18,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corrroding outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis is lightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,807 miles

Ariel loose on o/s front wing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear seats & belts removed

Pass 29 Mar 2018 148,867 miles

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,463 miles

front no plate just passable

two bench seats in rear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 113,929 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise checking bolts on front axle tie rod n/s front

rear cross member rusty

Pass 14 May 2013 101,007 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 92,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 65,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,529 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,247 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,543 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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T39 TDA 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 94.1%.

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 T39 TDA, 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 T39 TDA registered?

T39 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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