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T999 DJM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 DJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front one (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak and oil level low

rear propshaft bolts loose at brake drum

Pass 26 Feb 2014 854,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,164 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)

Oil leak

steering damper rubber has play

Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,348 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

steering box wet no visable leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,348 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box wet no visable leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,674 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,835 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

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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T999 DJM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 T999 DJM, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T999 DJM registered?

T999 DJM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is T999 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T999 DJM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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