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T775 EJO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT775 EJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

under side of jeep s/corroded front to rear

Fail 19 Mar 2018

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,765 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 46,765 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/side & o/side rear crossing chassis (6.6.6)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear o/side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at a/bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both top bushes n/s & o/side (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear o/side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 40,177 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,042 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 32,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 312,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,721 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,474 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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T775 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T775 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 T775 EJO registered?

T775 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T775 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T775 EJO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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