MOT Status
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167,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - A frame / diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Bumper insecure - NS/OS of winch plate corroded to excess (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - Panel corroded/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - C pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - C pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
tyres cracked
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis corrosion
corrosion underside
corrosion underside
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main londuran by crossmember and fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main londuran by crossmember and fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight play n/s/f hub and slight axle leak
surface corrosion underside, dirty underside, n/s/f hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T949 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 T949 RTL, 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 T949 RTL registered?
T949 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1999.
Is T949 RTL safe to buy?
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