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T426 PEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,332 mi
Last recorded153,332 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 153,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2026 153,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 152,698 miles

Nearside Side step slighty loose

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 152,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on redius arm (5.2.3 (f))

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))

Nearside Side step slighty loose

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 157,600 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2009 156,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

cracking to rear tyres

front number plate damaged

play in o/s steering damper bush

Pass 21 Apr 2009 156,805 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

cracking to rear tyres

front number plate damaged

play in o/s steering damper bush

Pass 24 Apr 2008 148,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 147,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 138,015 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked †

nearside front swival housing damping

Fail 21 Jun 2006 137,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front swival housing damping

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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T426 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T426 PEC, 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 T426 PEC registered?

T426 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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