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T625 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,658 mi
Last recorded157,658 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT625 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 157,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside muddy

Fail 9 Nov 2022 147,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front oil leak from font axle swivel housing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have corrosion on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have cracking in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 145,564 miles

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,560 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,461 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pilot / drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroding

front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2020 139,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 139,491 miles

Brake performance not tested unsafe to do so (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 3 joints out of 4 have play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,367 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,560 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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T625 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 T625 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 T625 NEC registered?

T625 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T625 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T625 NEC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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