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T410 LBO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,949 mi
Last recorded161,949 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT410 LBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 161,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 158,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 158,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop bolt worn (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight corrosion to offside bulk head

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,983 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,515 miles

Undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2017 129,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Side of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Excessive wear in wiper linkages

Spare wheel carrier damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,219 miles

Ball joint has slight play attached to bottom of steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres slightly cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,219 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres cracked between tread

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear suspension bump stops missing

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated. clutch anti slip missing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,041 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear suspension bump stops missing

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated. clutch anti slip missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,296 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 208,173 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 196,520 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

size of front number plate

Fail 13 Jun 2008 196,515 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber wearing

size of front number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2007 190,542 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 190,540 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 185,977 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 185,977 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T410 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T410 LBO, 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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T410 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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