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T945 SVK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,449 mi
Last recorded125,449 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT945 SVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 125,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,244 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 971,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 96,850 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,624 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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T945 SVK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T945 SVK, 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 T945 SVK registered?

T945 SVK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T945 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T945 SVK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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