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T987 EJO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 EJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 124,044 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,814 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 110,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,838 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,971 miles

genral play in steering linkage

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

rear wiper blade wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 552,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,640 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 45,640 miles

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

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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T987 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T987 EJO, 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 T987 EJO registered?

T987 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T987 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T987 EJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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