MOT Status
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101,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi too caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi too caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under coolant expansion tank (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/gearbox bell housing area, Possible rear crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bluckhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side step damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to carry out full chassis and brake pipe check due to vehicle being undersealed
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to carry out full chassis and brake pipe check due to vehicle being undersealed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working With Headlights on (1.1.A.3b)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable Bush excessive movement (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T54 TTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 T54 TTA, 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 T54 TTA registered?
T54 TTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1999.
Is T54 TTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for T54 TTA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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