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T977 MVU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

127,304 mi
Last recorded127,304 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 MVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,304 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 127,304 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively damaged On to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger holed in multiple places, within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger holed in multiple places, within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel holed in multiple places X3 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken, exhaust secured with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step mount holed at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust silencer missing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,366 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 124,366 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 119,714 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 May 2014 113,641 miles

adv rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 May 2014 113,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

adv rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2013 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 108,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,241 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES SIDE WALL DETERIATING

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 102,235 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES SIDE WALL DETERIATING

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,497 miles

coolant leak from rear of engine

o/s/f track rod end dust boot split

power steering box damp

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

very slight play in drop arm steering ball joint lower

Fail 25 May 2011 94,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak from rear of engine

o/s/f track rod end dust boot split

power steering box damp

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

very slight play in drop arm steering ball joint lower

Pass 26 May 2010 87,298 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 87,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres different size to rear

front tyres wearing inner edge

n s r tyre low/tread cracking

surface corrosion n s f brake pipe

track rod end dust cover split n s f

Pass 26 May 2009 80,958 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 80,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads getting low

front tyres different size to rear

front wipers splitting

trackrod end dust covers split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,720 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,640 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,473 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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T977 MVU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 T977 MVU, 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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T977 MVU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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