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T651 AFM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

173,858 mi
Last recorded173,858 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT651 AFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 173,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 173,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 171,267 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 171,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 171,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 168,608 miles

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

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

general corrosion underside

parking brake efficiency just acceptable

Fail 11 Sep 2017 168,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central chassis areas as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis as marked (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central chassis areas as marked (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 18 Jan 2017 166,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 165,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 165,683 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at box end ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Normal land rover rear body mounts not visible.

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside middle mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 162,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 162,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,247 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 160,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 159,927 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 159,927 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 150,212 miles

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

slight corrosion to centre exhaust pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2013 150,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear chassis holed on crossmember not in prescribed area

slight corrosion to centre exhaust pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2012 148,433 miles

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

Nearside front swivel hub has a slight fluid leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 148,433 miles

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

Nearside front swivel hub has a slight fluid leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 139,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 131,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 121,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 110,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2006 100,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 96,006 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T651 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 T651 AFM, 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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T651 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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