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T874 BJW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

191,517 mi
Last recorded191,517 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 BJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 191,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering box drop arm

steering box drop arm has slight play in balljoint

Pass 1 Apr 2016 189,425 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper is corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 189,425 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper is corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 189,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

bonnet lever is broken

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper is corroded

oil leak

rear panel is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 187,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 187,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 176,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 176,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 165,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear valance corroded just outside tow bar prescribed area

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 165,061 miles

rear valance corroded just outside tow bar prescribed area

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 152,235 miles

Oil leak

nearside inner spot lamp not working

Fail 24 Oct 2011 152,235 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner spot lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2010 139,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 139,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front spot light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2009 124,681 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front spot light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,331 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,418 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 72,418 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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T874 BJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 T874 BJW, 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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T874 BJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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