MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,337 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mounting corroded/broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Damage to wing. no sharp edges not likely to cause injury
Offside Steering damper mounting bush worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mounting corroded/broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Damage to wing. no sharp edges not likely to cause injury
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering damper mounting bush worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering Dampener Bush Worn
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis starting to corrode
windscreen damaged but not in driver view of the road
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T872 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 T872 VEU, 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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T872 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.
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