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T165 LDB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,931 mi
Last recorded148,931 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 LDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 148,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 147,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 145,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 144,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 142,079 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 139,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 137,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 135,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 129,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 125,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 120,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 113,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 107,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 101,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 95,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 88,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 80,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,889 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,834 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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T165 LDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T165 LDB, 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

How do I check the history of T165 LDB?

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What year was T165 LDB registered?

T165 LDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T165 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T165 LDB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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