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T588 PNV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 PNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,617 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2017 102,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 96,848 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,449 miles

rear tyres begining to perish

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,165 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 719,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,707 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch pedal antislip worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,790 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,457 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,647 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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T588 PNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T588 PNV, 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 T588 PNV registered?

T588 PNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T588 PNV safe to buy?

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