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T9 OGO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 OGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 149,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 144,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 139,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 132,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 127,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. front cross member where steering damper bolts on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp deteriorated/dim

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various brake pipes corroded

various places on chassis corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear crossmember corroded but not in prescribed areas.

undertrays fitted obscuring vision to some underside components.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 73,997 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,175 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC DELAMINATING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,175 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC DELAMINATING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,685 miles

osr disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,685 miles

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

osr disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,684 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,366 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T9 OGO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T9 OGO, 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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T9 OGO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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