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T524 WWV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 WWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,839 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,839 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,667 miles

offside & nearside wiper blades very noisy in operation

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside & nearside wiper blades very noisy in operation

steering damper bush slightly worn

too much engine oil in engine

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight playin steeering damper bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,774 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,254 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 57,210 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,272 miles

underside rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,068 miles

chip in screen

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to nearside rear lense

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,673 miles

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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T524 WWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T524 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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What year was T524 WWV registered?

T524 WWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T524 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T524 WWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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