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T618 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,169 mi
Last recorded158,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 158,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 144,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 138,581 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 138,576 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 131,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 124,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,505 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 112,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 98,636 miles

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 76,317 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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T618 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T618 NEC, 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 T618 NEC registered?

T618 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T618 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T618 NEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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