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T984 TFE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,141 mi
Last recorded34,141 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT984 TFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,141 miles

drivers front seat belt buckle surround missing

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,130 miles

offside front seat belt buckle shroud missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,050 miles

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

note ;o/s/f seat belt buckle is missing its iuter cover

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,038 miles

advise all four tyres perrished and close to legal limit attension needed

slight fraying osf seat belt

Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,027 miles

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

advise all four tyres perrished and close to legal limit attension needed

slight fraying osf seat belt

steering damper play in bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,668 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,761 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 18,761 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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T984 TFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T984 TFE, 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 T984 TFE registered?

T984 TFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T984 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T984 TFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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