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T920 AGM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,091 mi
Last recorded160,091 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT920 AGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2023 160,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper bush deteriorated

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 158,237 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security circular mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,875 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight corrosion to chassis

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 143,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight corrosion to chassis

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,028 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushed (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushed (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 133,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,481 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 126,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 122,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 122,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all seat belts in poor condition

rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,451 miles

all seat belts in poor condition

rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,592 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear shockers in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,592 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear shockers in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,313 miles

front seat belts in very poor condition

rear brake discs worn and rusting badly

rear brake pads very low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,119 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,620 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres just legal

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,534 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,079 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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T920 AGM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T920 AGM, 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 T920 AGM registered?

T920 AGM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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