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T605 NAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT605 NAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,845 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,743 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,741 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,324 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 88,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,818 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,813 miles

o/s/ mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,475 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Long handbrake travel

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,085 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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T605 NAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T605 NAM, 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 T605 NAM registered?

T605 NAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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