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T239 DRP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 DRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level a little low

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 56,602 miles

steering box drop arm cover slightly split

Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,245 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,641 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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T239 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T239 DRP, 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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What year was T239 DRP registered?

T239 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T239 DRP safe to buy?

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