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T587 JOP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 JOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to hose and slightly corroded (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger x3 bits (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage chequered plate (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release x4 (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side step insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,816 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

corrosion to all suspension components

general corrosion throughout vehicle

oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,147 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,413 miles

Oil leak

rear axle back plate & pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,413 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Oil leak

rear axle back plate & pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,545 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear axle back plate very rusty & pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,584 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f door catch poor

oil; leak from ex. manifold side of engine

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,838 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,838 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,810 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 82,810 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,806 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 73,806 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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T587 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T587 JOP, 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 T587 JOP registered?

T587 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T587 JOP safe to buy?

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