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T805 MLE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,161 mi
Last recorded170,161 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT805 MLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 170,161 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 170,144 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached in places (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Mar 2022 162,839 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 162,838 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 156,274 miles

rear axle fulcrum joint gaiter detereated

Fail 9 Mar 2021 156,271 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle fulcrum joint gaiter detereated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,152 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 140,053 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,844 miles

centre exhaust mount and centre exhaust joint corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 May 2017 124,944 miles

Steering damper bush worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All joints (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 May 2017 124,944 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Steering damper bush worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All joints (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,571 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 117,571 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,169 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,894 miles

cover missing from n/s/r front seatbelt stalk

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2010 80,893 miles

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

cover missing from n/s/r front seatbelt stalk

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,778 miles

oil leak from transfer box

seatbelt cover missing n/s/r front seat

small splits o/s wiper

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,016 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 42,180 miles

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

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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T805 MLE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T805 MLE, 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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T805 MLE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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