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T728 GVV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,818 mi
Last recorded149,818 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT728 GVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 149,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 140,938 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 140,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 129,716 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 120,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 111,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 101,524 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T728 GVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T728 GVV, 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 T728 GVV registered?

T728 GVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T728 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T728 GVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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