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T433 SOU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

210,323 mi
Last recorded210,323 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT433 SOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 210,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 207,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 202,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 196,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 190,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 18 Dec 2017 180,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 170,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 161,080 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 151,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,438 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 132,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both side, side steps insecure.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 123,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 113,603 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,412 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 102,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 81,582 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 69,936 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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T433 SOU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T433 SOU, 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 T433 SOU registered?

T433 SOU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T433 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T433 SOU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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