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T671 CNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

243,228 mi
Last recorded243,228 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT671 CNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 243,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 240,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 234,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 234,994 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 234,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 234,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre valve perishing.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 234,031 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre valve perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2020 231,581 miles

Central Rear cross member/bumper bar corroded but not excessive

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle masked in mud/dirt not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 229,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 229,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 226,221 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 21,992 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 21,989 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

brake disc contaminated by oil parking / transmission disc (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 214,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 207,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 202,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 196,191 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 190,741 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 190,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 182,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 172,706 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 160,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 138,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 121,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shochabsorbers lower bushes have slight play

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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T671 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T671 CNP, 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 T671 CNP registered?

T671 CNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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