MOT Status
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253,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion under vehicle
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
rear side doors fixed close / van
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
rear side doors fixed close / van
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
brake pipes painted in thick paint unable to make a full assesment
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes painted in thick paint unable to make a full assesment
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
n/s/f brake disc slightley contaminated by oil
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f swivel has slight leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T643 JAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 T643 JAD, 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 T643 JAD registered?
T643 JAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1999.
Is T643 JAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for T643 JAD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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