MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
318,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
coil spring corroded NSF and OSR (2.4.C.1b)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering damper (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded NSF and OSR (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake pipes corroded
movement in o/s steering damper bush
slight play in steering box arm
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
slight play in steering box arm
oilo leak from rear diff
slight oil leak from o/s front sphere
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T5 LAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 T5 LAB, 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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How do I check the history of T5 LAB?
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What year was T5 LAB registered?
T5 LAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 1999.
Is T5 LAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for T5 LAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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