MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T457 CFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T457 CFT, 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 T457 CFT registered?
T457 CFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.
Is T457 CFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for T457 CFT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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