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T422 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,341 mi
Last recorded98,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT422 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,341 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 98,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,341 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,341 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2015 122,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,901 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,170 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,364 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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T422 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T422 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 T422 MEC registered?

T422 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T422 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T422 MEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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