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T745 AHY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 AHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,229 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play link shaft upper U/J (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine at top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,168 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,099 miles

tow bar has now been totally removed.

Fail 31 May 2017 86,098 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member and chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member and chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 85,722 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,349 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,348 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,906 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 84,906 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,514 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 84,514 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,091 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,712 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,794 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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T745 AHY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T745 AHY, 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 T745 AHY registered?

T745 AHY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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