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T966 PTG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 PTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 145,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,107 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 128,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

front radius arm bushes worn

transfer box oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,339 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 104,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres warn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,300 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,293 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,139 miles

rear discs in poor condtion

Fail 27 Oct 2010 73,906 miles

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

reat discs in poor condtion

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,314 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,849 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 549,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 46,458 miles

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

slight leak from o/s/f swivel seal

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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T966 PTG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T966 PTG, 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 T966 PTG registered?

T966 PTG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T966 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T966 PTG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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