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W728 TUJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,757 mi
Last recorded145,757 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 TUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 130,110 miles

previous corrosion failure repairs under sealed on the underside of the vehicle, unable to see condition of brake pipes.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened alongside outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount below shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened along side out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering shock absorber strut eroded away (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock absorber mount eroded away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,231 miles

Offside Front Bottom swivel pin has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2016 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,927 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 100,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 79,646 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 77,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 67,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,584 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,584 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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W728 TUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W728 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W728 TUJ registered?

W728 TUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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