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T866 AFM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,192 mi
Last recorded135,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT866 AFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,850 miles

Front Inner Swivel housing seal plates.Advice replace both sides

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis front to rear/cross members and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 127,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Power steering locking tabs (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By seat belt anchor points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Positive battery connection/wiring (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Swivel housing seal plates.Advice replace both sides

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis front to rear/cross members and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 123,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Drop arm loose. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both nearside and offside. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advice replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,970 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,914 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,858 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,238 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,236 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,266 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,323 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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T866 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T866 AFM, 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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T866 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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