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T924 SHC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,976 mi
Last recorded108,976 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT924 SHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level low

Fail 18 Nov 2015 108,969 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 107,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 101,891 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,118 miles

front drag link dust cover has pin hole

offside & nearside front springs corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,118 miles

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

front drag link dust cover has pin hole

offside & nearside front springs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,931 miles

All tyres cracking outer sudewalls

spare wheel not fitted studs protuding from rear door

Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,931 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres cracking outer sudewalls

spare wheel not fitted studs protuding from rear door

Pass 6 May 2010 87,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 87,201 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 83,152 miles

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

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

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

rear seats backs condition

steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,820 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,816 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 68,238 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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T924 SHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T924 SHC, 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 T924 SHC registered?

T924 SHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T924 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T924 SHC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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