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T529 OAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,410 mi
Last recorded109,410 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT529 OAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,410 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,937 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member in three areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly located

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 105,595 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt From steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,158 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 102,157 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

coolant low

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,000 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,346 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 87,346 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,199 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,103 miles

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

exhaust cracked rear of mid box.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,293 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 65,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,779 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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T529 OAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White 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 T529 OAD, 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 T529 OAD registered?

T529 OAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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