MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underseal covering pipes, chassis and suspension
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed covering brake pipes and suspension
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed covering pipes and suspension
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe TO rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
PARKING BRAKE IS NEAR MINIMUM EFFORT
windscreen wiper linkage noisy/worn
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
PARKING BRAKE IS NEAR MINIMUM EFFORT
windscreen wiper linkage noisy/worn
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre silencer hanger excessively corroded but still offering adequate support.
Engine and underside cover fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis surface corrosion in several areas (6.1.B.2)
Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember and chassis legs holed and corroded. (6.6.6)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre silencer hanger excessively corroded but still offering adequate support.
Engine and underside cover fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis surface corrosion in several areas (6.1.B.2)
Engine and underside cover fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Chassis is surface corroded at the rear
Evidence of oil on undertrays
Exhaust system is corroded and deteriorated
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Chassis is surface corroded at the rear
Evidence of oil on undertrays
Exhaust system is corroded and deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Tyres crazing on side walls
both front tyres cracking
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres cracking
both rear tyres cracking
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T985 BRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 T985 BRN, 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 T985 BRN registered?
T985 BRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.
Is T985 BRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for T985 BRN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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