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T825 UFS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,167 mi
Last recorded157,167 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT825 UFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 157,167 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 157,166 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 156,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 155,275 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

side facing bench seats fitted in rear

Fail 13 Jul 2015 155,180 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 153,153 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 147,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 140,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 126,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 112,711 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,321 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,011 miles

dust cover on drag link end split

Fail 26 Mar 2007 79,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dust cover on drag link end split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,559 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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T825 UFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T825 UFS, 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 T825 UFS registered?

T825 UFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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