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T657 BCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,893 mi
Last recorded178,893 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 BCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 178,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 165,321 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 153,028 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 152,981 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear of prop (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 152,795 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 one in front of axle one behind both split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Small propshaft from transfer box to front axle (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing Small propshaft from transfer box to front axle (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis outrigger to body mounting corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis outrigger to body mounting corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 140,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 128,747 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (outrigger) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (outrigger) (6.1.B.2)

propshaft universal joint worn front (rear uj)

propshaft universal joint worn rear (rear uj)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 128,733 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no rubber on blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber tearing off (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 118,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,985 miles

oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,172 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyre's side wall cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,858 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in front drag link ball joint

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,735 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 34,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T657 BCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T657 BCC, 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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T657 BCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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