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T880 LCH

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 LCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,618 miles

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 123,618 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2011 122,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box damp

Pass 21 Sep 2011 122,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box damp

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deterioration in both front axle tie bar bushes to axle

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear tyre worn low

rear shock absorber bushes worn

steering box drop arm grease boot split

wear/free play in nearside (front most) track rod end

Fail 6 Sep 2010 119,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deterioration in both front axle tie bar bushes to axle

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear tyre worn low

rear shock absorber bushes worn

steering box drop arm grease boot split

wear/free play in nearside (front most) track rod end

Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear brake pipe to caliper

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear side facing seat belts not checked no seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2009 111,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear brake pipe to caliper

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear side facing seat belts not checked no seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2008 99,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,722 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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T880 LCH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T880 LCH, 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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T880 LCH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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