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T724 GUB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,648 mi
Last recorded50,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT724 GUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,896 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 35,374 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,444 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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T724 GUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T724 GUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T724 GUB registered?

T724 GUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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