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T658 AFM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,053 mi
Last recorded207,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT658 AFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 207,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 195,264 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

tow bar removed

Fail 9 Dec 2019 195,179 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 192,244 miles

hub oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2018 191,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hub oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2017 180,146 miles

Underside corroding in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 179,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 176,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 171,376 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 171,363 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 164,111 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 156,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 146,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 116,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 92,883 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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T658 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T658 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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T658 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T658 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T658 AFM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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