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T56 BNL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,960 mi
Last recorded218,960 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 BNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 218,960 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak n/s of engine ()

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front slight leak from osf diff seal around swivel joint

Offside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on body floor around rear seat base brackets

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

whole underneath corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 218,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose and pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak n/s of engine ()

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front slight leak from osf diff seal around swivel joint

Offside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on body floor around rear seat base brackets

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

whole underneath corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 216,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under full vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2023 216,477 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under full vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2022 213,429 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 213,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Servo mounting holed and corroded bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 207,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2019 202,662 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2018 193,216 miles

slight oil leak from both front swivel joints

Pass 27 Jan 2017 187,126 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 187,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad pin missing (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 180,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 174,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nut missing from front propshaft flange.

signs of a coolant leak underside of car.

slight oil leak o,s,f swivel joint

Pass 19 Jun 2012 165,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 155,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 138,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 138,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 132,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 116,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 97,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,027 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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T56 BNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T56 BNL, 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 T56 BNL registered?

T56 BNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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