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T81 ORP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

196,032 mi
Last recorded196,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 ORP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 196,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 195,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 191,914 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 191,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded at side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak offside front hub

Pass 12 Feb 2022 188,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe rubbing hard against aluminium engine sump(wearing badly)

offside front hub seal leaking

offside rear chassis slight breakage and corrosion and breakage

service brake efficiency low at both rear wheels

Pass 16 Feb 2021 184,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 184,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 181,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 176,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 154,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 145,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 135,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 127,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 117,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 107,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,704 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,211 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r inner sidewall scuffed

Fail 3 Feb 2009 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r inner sidewall scuffed

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,371 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 68,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 68,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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T81 ORP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T81 ORP, 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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T81 ORP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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