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T654 MEY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT654 MEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,882 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 118,601 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,987 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play joint from steering box to column (2.2.2 (c))

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Both tyres hitting front arms (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,614 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety enging fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,562 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,193 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,213 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 770,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,026 miles

both wiper blades slight play n/s front hub

drivers seat worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades slight play n/s front hub

drivers seat worn

Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,514 miles

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

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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T654 MEY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T654 MEY, 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 T654 MEY registered?

T654 MEY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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