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T624 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

175,094 mi
Last recorded175,094 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT624 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 175,094 miles

Lower undersealed underside

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,075 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 175,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg in three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 171,533 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 171,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 171,517 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to calipher (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 169,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 163,542 miles

osf crossmember corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 163,539 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

osf crossmember corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 156,272 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 156,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,278 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 153,120 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 144,811 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear chassis corrosion

welding on rear chassi not very good and coverd over with under seal

Fail 7 Nov 2014 144,800 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,723 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 112,729 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 112,727 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 78,220 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 58,466 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 50,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

PLAY IN BUSH STEERING DAMPER OFF SIDE

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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T624 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T624 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 T624 NEC registered?

T624 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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