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T915 OEG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,849 mi
Last recorded145,849 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT915 OEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 145,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 142,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,414 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,408 miles

Emissions not tested no rear exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,236 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,171 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,222 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 131,050 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 131,036 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working x 2 (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,101 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened x 2 (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

steering damper slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 130,093 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened x 2 (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

steering damper slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,111 miles

engine oil leak front prop shaft bolts loose & joint worn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak front prop shaft bolts loose & joint worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,010 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 119,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,443 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,875 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)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 94,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,639 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,964 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 85,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,847 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,125 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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T915 OEG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T915 OEG, 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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What year was T915 OEG registered?

T915 OEG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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