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T888 BAK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,555 mi
Last recorded53,555 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 BAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 53,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,341 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 72,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 656,945 miles

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

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

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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T888 BAK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T888 BAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T888 BAK registered?

T888 BAK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T888 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T888 BAK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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