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T65 APS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,823 mi
Last recorded199,823 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 APS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 199,823 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front slight weep of oil from swivel joint seal

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 196,717 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 196,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 192,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 187,605 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 169,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 169,352 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 157,542 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 150,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 150,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 138,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 116,445 miles

Oil leak

underside quite rusty in places

Pass 29 Nov 2007 105,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 105,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filter damp

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,592 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 92,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

centre cross member very rusty

front chassis legs rusty

n/s front hub seal on axel leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,124 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 86,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

CHASSIS AND OUTRIGGERS VERY RUSTY

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

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

Slight lift in steering joints

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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T65 APS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T65 APS, 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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T65 APS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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