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T845 TVM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

195,247 mi
Last recorded195,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT845 TVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 195,247 miles

Brake drum contaminated handbrake drum (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 192,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door inner skin corroded to excess

Pass 29 Jun 2020 189,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 186,711 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 186,711 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 182,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 182,546 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 172,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 172,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 164,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 164,271 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both sides front upper bulkhead corroded to excess but not in prescribed area

o/s/r floor/step corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 154,547 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 154,547 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 133,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 122,014 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 122,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,114 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,114 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,756 miles

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

o/s/f swivel hub slight leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 105,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f swivel hub slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,036 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 87,904 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2007 75,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 63,625 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2005 53,104 miles

rev erse light lens broken.

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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T845 TVM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 T845 TVM, 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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T845 TVM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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