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T773 EJO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

314,174 mi
Last recorded314,174 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT773 EJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 314,174 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 300,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 286,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 271,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 258,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 242,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 225,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 210,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 195,203 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 180,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 164,562 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 149,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 134,314 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 134,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

small nick in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2005 116,597 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 116,584 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

steering damper bushs worn

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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T773 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T773 EJO, 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 T773 EJO registered?

T773 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T773 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T773 EJO shows 16 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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