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T843 ASR

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,342 mi
Last recorded75,342 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 ASR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 75,342 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure chassis corroded near tank mounts (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering drop arm loose on steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member near rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis both sides in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front out riggers and n/s/r out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

no reverse lights

slight play in uj joints in front and rear prop

suspension , body and chassis heavy surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,348 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis heavy surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed under bonnet

heavy surface corrosion on full exhaust system

Fail 24 Jan 2019 75,342 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm loose on box (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis heavy surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed under bonnet

heavy surface corrosion on full exhaust system

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,751 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,812 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

vin plate poor

Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,812 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

vin plate poor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,703 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 135,971 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 135,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 123,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,853 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 122,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 122,148 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,144 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 113,335 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 113,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 106,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 958,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 958,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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T843 ASR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T843 ASR, 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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T843 ASR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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