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T429 OVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,670 mi
Last recorded72,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 OVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,872 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,216 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Nov 2007 69,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,749 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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T429 OVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T429 OVG, 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 T429 OVG registered?

T429 OVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T429 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T429 OVG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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