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T523 WWV

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,513 mi
Last recorded153,513 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 WWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 153,513 miles

Front diff oil leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 145,181 miles

Central Front Oil leak From Engine ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Oil leak PAS Box ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 145,108 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Oil leak Engine Oil ()

Offside Front Oil leak PAS Box slightly leaking ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 141,072 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 133,370 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 131,179 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 122,562 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 120,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2010 114,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,065 miles

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge\front prop shaft missing at time of test\slight play nsf wheel bearing\oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2009 101,056 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge\front prop shaft missing at time of test\slight play nsf wheel bearing\oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2008 87,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

steering coll fouls water hose

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,400 miles

steering coll fouls water hose

Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,605 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 85,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 774,503 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 774,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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T523 WWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T523 WWV, 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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T523 WWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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