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T419 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT419 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,991 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,163 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 605,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,773 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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T419 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T419 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 T419 MEC?

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What year was T419 MEC registered?

T419 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T419 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T419 MEC shows 10 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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