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T85 HVV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,658 mi
Last recorded91,658 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 HVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

exhausr rusty

freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear shocker dust covers insecure

suspension bushes perishing and worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,658 miles

exhausr rusty

freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear shocker dust covers insecure

suspension bushes perishing and worn

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 74,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 74,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,041 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 57,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T85 HVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T85 HVV, 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

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What year was T85 HVV registered?

T85 HVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T85 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T85 HVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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