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T413 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,570 mi
Last recorded59,570 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,099 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,123 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 58,096 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,232 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,233 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 46,631 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,011 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 45,011 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,297 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,369 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 21,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,434 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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T413 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T413 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T413 MEC?

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What year was T413 MEC registered?

T413 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T413 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T413 MEC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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