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T943 TSF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,906 mi
Last recorded161,906 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT943 TSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 161,906 miles

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

all chassis, Brake pipes and suspension covered in underseal

Fail 8 Oct 2015 161,822 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav holder and dices (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle heaverley covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2014 154,522 miles

Brake pipes heavly undersealed on rear axle

Pass 14 Oct 2013 142,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 135,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 122,303 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 110,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,356 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front swivel joint damp

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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T943 TSF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T943 TSF, 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 T943 TSF registered?

T943 TSF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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