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T256 DRP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,864 mi
Last recorded112,864 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 DRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 112,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

minor play front propshaft rear u/j

Pass 7 Mar 2008 112,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

minor play front propshaft rear u/j

Pass 12 Mar 2007 107,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 107,385 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,260 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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T256 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T256 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T256 DRP registered?

T256 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T256 DRP safe to buy?

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