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T408 UCN

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 UCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 135,853 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT HUB OIL SEALS SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

PLAY IN FRONT PROP SHAFT FRONT JOINT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,311 miles

A frame ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear shocker bush has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear shocker bush has slight play

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft front joint ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play top joint (2.1.5)

hole in o/s/f foot well bottom left corner

Fail 14 Oct 2016 135,311 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger front and back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

A frame ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear shocker bush has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear shocker bush has slight play

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft front joint ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play top joint (2.1.5)

hole in o/s/f foot well bottom left corner

Pass 16 Oct 2015 131,213 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 131,213 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,861 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 119,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 116,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 116,704 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,980 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 115,978 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly coroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,253 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 114,892 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil on min. mark

play on steering amper bush

Fail 19 Aug 2009 114,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil on min. mark

play on steering amper bush

Pass 29 Aug 2008 104,660 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

light damage nsr quarter panel

osf seat belt plastic cover missing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

light damage nsr quarter panel

osf seat belt plastic cover missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 98,053 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 98,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 92,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in unswept area in excess of 10mm

Fail 29 Aug 2006 92,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in unswept area in excess of 10mm

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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T408 UCN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T408 UCN, 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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T408 UCN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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