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T42 TDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,890 mi
Last recorded147,890 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 TDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 147,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 147,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 147,465 miles

fuel filler neck pipe perished

general corrosion to all suspension and chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2023 147,352 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 147,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

main chassis corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,079 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to main chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,298 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 146,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 142,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all chassis light corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 140,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 140,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 139,208 miles

all chassis corroded

steering box area slightly damp

Pass 7 May 2010 138,799 miles

emissions to clean for smoke tester to read

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 18 May 2009 138,195 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 137,307 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leaks

slight play in steering system

under side of truck muddy

Pass 17 May 2007 129,344 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2006 104,441 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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T42 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T42 TDA, 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 T42 TDA registered?

T42 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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