CarVerify

Free Car Check

T2 GNB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,837 mi
Last recorded93,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 GNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,837 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,221 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 81,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2013 77,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 724,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 May 2012 724,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 May 2011 67,193 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 613,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 48,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,927 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,929 miles

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

offside front hub seal

Pass 25 May 2006 36,929 miles

offside front hub seal

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T2 GNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T2 GNB, 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 T2 GNB?

You can check the full history of T2 GNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T2 GNB registered?

T2 GNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T2 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 GNB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T2 GNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T2 GNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.