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T41 GNV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 GNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 102,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,165 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,165 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,948 miles

Front tyres perrishedon tread area

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,931 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front sivel joints on front axle weeping oil

Front tyres perrishedon tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 75,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,874 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

engine g/box and front pinion oil leaks

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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T41 GNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T41 GNV, 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 T41 GNV registered?

T41 GNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T41 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T41 GNV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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