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T299 AOJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

199,317 mi
Last recorded199,317 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 199,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 197,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 194,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 190,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 182,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 175,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 170,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 166,257 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 161,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 152,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 138,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wear in front propshaft rear universal joint

Pass 25 Sep 2009 124,418 miles

corner of brake pedal rubber worn through

stain around brake limiting valve

Pass 29 Sep 2008 111,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,685 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 96,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,980 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split . marks in o/s seatbelt . steering damper bush slightly worn

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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T299 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T299 AOJ, 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 T299 AOJ registered?

T299 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T299 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T299 AOJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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