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T245 PUH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 PUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,880 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside and offside has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,556 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 90,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,359 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,359 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,929 miles

Rear a frame ball joint boot split,

tow bar frame , some bolts missing but still considered strong

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,429 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,684 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,503 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,148 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,144 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,738 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Handbrake lever needs slight adjustment.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,738 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Handbrake lever needs slight adjustment.

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,227 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 42,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

slight wear in shock absorber bushes

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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T245 PUH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T245 PUH, 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 T245 PUH registered?

T245 PUH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T245 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T245 PUH shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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