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T779 BGD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,347 mi
Last recorded186,347 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 BGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 186,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear differential pourus

all 4 tyres perished

corrosion in both front footwells

temporary repair to off side front wiper arm

Pass 19 Oct 2020 185,606 miles

Front prop rear joint worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 low as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine ,gearbox , transfer box power steering box all leaking oil

number plate light dirty inside

Pass 4 Oct 2019 184,495 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leaks engine , Gearbox ect

Fail 4 Oct 2019 184,495 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaks engine , Gearbox ect

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 182,361 miles

engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate light dull but working

Fail 15 Oct 2018 182,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate light dull but working

engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2017 179,271 miles

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

Oil leaks

Power steering box leak

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 179,271 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Oil leaks

Power steering box leak

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 175,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 167,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (3.5.1g)

Hand brake needs adjustment or repair

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 159,880 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine and gearbox a bit leaky

slight play in rear universal joint on rear prop shaft

Pass 24 Oct 2014 159,880 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine and gearbox a bit leaky

slight play in rear universal joint on rear prop shaft

Pass 11 Oct 2013 151,373 miles

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

Power steering box leaking

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis corroded from the bend half way along to rear tow bar area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 151,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Power steering box leaking

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis corroded from the bend half way along to rear tow bar area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 141,394 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,062 miles

Drivers and passangers Doors weak / corroded

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

Front coscs corroded and worn

Fuel cap broken,but working ok

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering drop arm rubber bush burst

Fail 7 Oct 2011 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Both doors weak

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

Front discs worn

Fuel cap broken but working

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

Rear chassis corroded fron 1/2 way along to rear!

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,283 miles

Front & Rear discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 123,283 miles

Front & Rear discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 117,018 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 98,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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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T779 BGD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T779 BGD, 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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T779 BGD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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