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T819 BRO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,888 mi
Last recorded213,888 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT819 BRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 213,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 213,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 205,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 185,839 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 164,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,113 miles

7/pin broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seatbelt cover missing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 107,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

7/pin broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seatbelt cover missing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,625 miles

7 pin plug for towbar broken

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise steering damper bush

exhaust emissions reading 2.48

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,073 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 72,073 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,813 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,879 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,709 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,951 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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T819 BRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T819 BRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T819 BRO?

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What year was T819 BRO registered?

T819 BRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T819 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T819 BRO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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