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T701 AYJ

1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,725 mi
Last recorded159,725 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 AYJ
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 159,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 159,725 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 123,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 123,466 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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T701 AYJ is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T701 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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T701 AYJ is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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