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T610 XTA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

233,724 mi
Last recorded233,724 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT610 XTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 233,724 miles

Slight corrosion on both body side cappings. Front bumper corroded, but sound at this time.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 230,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 223,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 218,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 212,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 207,792 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 201,585 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 193,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 184,936 miles

Slight oil leak from osf swivel joint

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 184,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nsf bottom shock bush perishing

Osf bottom shock bush perishing

Osr top shock washer heavily corroded

Rear differential leaking oil slightly

Slight oil leak from osf swivel joint

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 172,824 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 172,823 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 160,524 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 160,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 150,097 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 150,097 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 141,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 130,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 119,051 miles

Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 79,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 79,891 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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T610 XTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T610 XTA, 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 T610 XTA registered?

T610 XTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T610 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T610 XTA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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