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T400 BRY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,161 mi
Last recorded109,161 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 BRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,161 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 101,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 101,356 miles

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,343 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,412 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 40,993 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear smooth

N/s/f mudflap is insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,993 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear smooth

N/s/f mudflap is insecure

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,951 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 30,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,983 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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T400 BRY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T400 BRY, 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 T400 BRY registered?

T400 BRY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is T400 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T400 BRY shows 18 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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