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T540 OAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 OAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 118,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,338 miles

steering damper bush worn at track rod end

Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

steering damper bush worn at track rod end

Pass 7 May 2008 97,222 miles

brake pipes showing signs of slight surface corrosion

handbrake warning light faulty

steering damper has movement at mounting bush

Fail 7 May 2008 97,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pipes showing signs of slight surface corrosion

handbrake warning light faulty

steering damper has movement at mounting bush

Pass 4 May 2007 89,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 82,415 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 82,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 79,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T540 OAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T540 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T540 OAD registered?

T540 OAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T540 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 OAD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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