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T977 UUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 UUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 145,101 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 144,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bush worn out (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gear box mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper heavily corroded and damaged

Front prop shaft joint worn out

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle damaged but still works as required

Pass 3 Jul 2015 137,982 miles

drivers seat belt buckle missing plastic surround but does not affect operation of seatbelt

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in steering dampner bush

Fail 23 Jun 2015 137,982 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

drivers seat belt buckle missing plastic surround but does not affect operation of seatbelt

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in steering dampner bush

Pass 13 May 2014 129,169 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers have slight play in lower bushes

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 129,169 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both rear shockabsorbers have slight play in lower bushes

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 121,774 miles

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

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

front propshaft front coupling loose

offside rear lamp slightly discoulered

rear cross member corroding by towbar mounts

Fail 24 May 2013 121,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front propshaft front coupling loose

offside rear lamp slightly discoulered

rear cross member corroding by towbar mounts

Pass 14 May 2012 113,401 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 113,401 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 106,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,184 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front diff seal leaking

front to rear brake pipe corroding on offside

Fail 18 May 2010 97,443 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 97,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 89,407 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 80,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 80,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2007 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 62,410 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 UUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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