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T990 VON

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,221 mi
Last recorded147,221 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 VON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 147,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 144,976 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 135,496 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 135,496 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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T990 VON is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T990 VON, 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 T990 VON registered?

T990 VON is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T990 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for T990 VON shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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