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T232 DCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 DCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 116,625 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 115,477 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,085 miles

Nearside Front battery tray has corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2020 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,741 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Spanner arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 67,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,915 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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T232 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T232 DCC, 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 T232 DCC registered?

T232 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T232 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T232 DCC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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