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T241 LBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,774 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,358 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,444 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 77,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 60,203 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,827 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,405 miles

Oil leak

hand brake warning lamp inop

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,288 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,286 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,974 miles

sun viser srip on screen obstruct driver vue

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,797 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,264 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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T241 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T241 LBC, 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 T241 LBC registered?

T241 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T241 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T241 LBC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T241 LBC have outstanding finance?

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