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T61 MWP

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,852 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,158 miles

PLAY IN DROP ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,103 miles

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

no reverse lights

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,097 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,329 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,644 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,641 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,284 miles

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

offside drag link damper bush deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,278 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure tow ball (6.6.1)

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

offside drag link damper bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,508 miles

osf seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 88,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

osf seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,885 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,243 miles

both front tyres slighty out of shape

Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres slighty out of shape

Fail 14 Oct 2010 64,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded / slightly holed in places

front brake pad wearing low

o/s seatbelt buckle latch casing missing - but operates fully

play detected in both rear shock absorber upper bushes

play detected in steering idler arm ball joint

slight power steering leak above steering idler arm area

small chips in zone b and just outside of swept area on windscreen

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,937 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded / slightly holed in places

front brake pad wearing low

o/s seatbelt buckle latch casing missing - but operates fully

play detected in both rear shock absorber upper bushes

play detected in steering idler arm ball joint

slight power steering leak above steering idler arm area

small chips in zone b and just outside of swept area on windscreen

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,632 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,632 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,188 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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T61 MWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T61 MWP, 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 T61 MWP registered?

T61 MWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T61 MWP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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