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T865 MMB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,993 mi
Last recorded193,993 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 MMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 193,993 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 193,982 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 188,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 188,541 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 187,874 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 187,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub and hub oil seal

Pass 3 Jul 2009 184,312 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 184,312 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 170,867 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 149,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 149,043 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 118,094 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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T865 MMB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T865 MMB, 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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T865 MMB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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