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T402 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,516 mi
Last recorded76,516 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,503 miles

drop arm ball joint has slight play advise new joint in near future

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,873 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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T402 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T402 MEC, 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 T402 MEC registered?

T402 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T402 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T402 MEC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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