MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel hose leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
coolant level low
engine oil leak
Fuel system component leaking diesel fuel regulator (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
coolant level low
engine oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
engine oil level low
front diff leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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T516 FWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 T516 FWL, 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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How do I check the history of T516 FWL?
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What year was T516 FWL registered?
T516 FWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1999.
Is T516 FWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for T516 FWL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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