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T718 RJE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,888 mi
Last recorded173,888 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 RJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 173,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 173,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling Tyre fouling on suspension (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 164,519 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 164,417 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering arm deformed Rear track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 154,560 miles

TRACK ROD SLIGHTLY BENT

Fail 22 May 2020 154,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

TRACK ROD SLIGHTLY BENT

Pass 9 May 2019 147,429 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 147,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CALIPER TO FLEXABLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 142,921 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 142,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 133,190 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 133,151 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear pannel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,195 miles

Body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Engine has slight oil leak.

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main beam switch works light but doesn't stay on

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end dust covers deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 123,191 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet is broken (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Engine has slight oil leak.

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main beam switch works light but doesn't stay on

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end dust covers deteriorated.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

chassis has light corosion all over

Pass 7 Dec 2013 111,976 miles

slight corrosion to chassis.slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,990 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,928 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror glass damage

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,983 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,470 miles

both rear hub oil seals leaking

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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T718 RJE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T718 RJE, 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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T718 RJE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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