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T961 RPH

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,291 mi
Last recorded107,291 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 RPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm bush securing bolt to rear of front axle loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm to chassis mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm to chassis - Multiple surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward-most fuel tank mounting cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,075 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,075 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,627 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,953 miles

vehicle chassis wax oiled

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 686,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,742 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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T961 RPH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T961 RPH, 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 T961 RPH registered?

T961 RPH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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