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T79 OKE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,576 mi
Last recorded182,576 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 OKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 182,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 177,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

black smoke emitted slightly

near side front screen wiper boss/ pivot shaft worn

near side rear brake pad linings look worn???

near side rear brake pipe slightly kinked??

off side front door dropped / hinges/pins worn

off side front towing shackle bolt insecure

off side rear tail door lower spare wheel carrier pivot bolt worn slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2011 177,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

black smoke emitted slightly

near side rear brake pad linings look worn???

off side front door dropped / hinges/pins worn

off side front towing shackle bolt insecure

off side rear tail door lower spare wheel carrier pivot bolt worn slightly

wiper linkage free movement / worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 166,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 148,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 136,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 May 2006 122,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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T79 OKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T79 OKE, 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 T79 OKE registered?

T79 OKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T79 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T79 OKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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