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T602 ASE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

241,346 mi
Last recorded241,346 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT602 ASE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 241,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 229,926 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 229,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor cross member (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor cross member (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 211,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 211,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 192,346 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 192,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 174,027 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 173,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 161,570 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 161,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 156,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 155,307 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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T602 ASE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T602 ASE, 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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T602 ASE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T602 ASE safe to buy?

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