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T449 DCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,103 mi
Last recorded121,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 DCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,103 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s outrigger corroded

slight damage n/s door mirror

Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s outrigger corroded

slight damage n/s door mirror

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 117,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear u/j worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 113,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,889 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,887 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,931 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,739 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 93,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,497 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 73,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,172 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,785 miles

off side steering damper bush slight play.

slight damage front no plate.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 33,216 miles

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

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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T449 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T449 DCC, 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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T449 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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