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T435 AOJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis , cross beams and rear cross beam below the tow bar mount all corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,300 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear arch cover loose

chassis , cross beams and rear cross beam below the tow bar mount all corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2017 755,866 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,578 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,330 miles

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

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

front drag link arm slightly bent

rear box section very corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front drag link arm slightly bent

rear box section very corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,138 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,125 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

fuel filter rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 744,058 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 744,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,285 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,285 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,123 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,532 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 66,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,212 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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T435 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T435 AOJ, 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 T435 AOJ registered?

T435 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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