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T49 BSO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,673 mi
Last recorded173,673 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 BSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 173,673 miles

O/S/F Seatbelt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 173,673 miles

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

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

O/S/F Seatbelt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 164,699 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s seat belt

Fail 8 Apr 2008 139,043 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s step bracket n/s wiper mounting / rear spring top mounting area corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,043 miles

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

o/s and n/s step bracket n/s wiper mounting / rear spring top mounting area corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 123,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 113,101 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake adjustment

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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T49 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T49 BSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T49 BSO registered?

T49 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T49 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T49 BSO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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