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T405 NAY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,321 mi
Last recorded130,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 NAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,321 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 130,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 119,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 119,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 119,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 113,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 108,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering dampner bush worn

Fail 20 May 2010 108,217 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering dampner bush worn

Pass 20 May 2009 103,669 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,725 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 97,725 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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T405 NAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T405 NAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T405 NAY registered?

T405 NAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T405 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T405 NAY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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