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T285 UUF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 49,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,885 miles

Front tyre wear slightly uneven

Rear brake pads worn to minimum thickness, border line pass

Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,059 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 21,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 200,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 185,279 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 185,176 miles

Centre Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 178,254 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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T285 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T285 UUF, 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

How do I check the history of T285 UUF?

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What year was T285 UUF registered?

T285 UUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T285 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 UUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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