MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,520 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r shock absorber has slight play in top bush
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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T52 BSM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T52 BSM, 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 T52 BSM registered?
T52 BSM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.
Is T52 BSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for T52 BSM shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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