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T544 LBO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,555 mi
Last recorded168,555 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 LBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 151,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 150,976 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn chassis to axle, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper, lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper, lower (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping efect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 135,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,177 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 124,177 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,656 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,243 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,243 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,982 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 962,138 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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T544 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T544 LBO, 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 T544 LBO registered?

T544 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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