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T434 VHU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

172,091 mi
Last recorded172,091 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT434 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 172,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 165,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 158,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 153,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 148,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 142,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 133,223 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 124,585 miles

Nearside Front Door catches on awning but still able to be opened

Rear cross member starting to corrode around towbar mounting area

Rear exhaaust mount rubber perished and splitting

Pass 6 May 2017 119,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres perishing

Fail 6 May 2017 119,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres perishing

Pass 28 May 2016 111,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 109,622 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil springs rusty

Tow bar socket wiring taped in place

Vehicle jack removed to clear view of rear foglight

Pass 23 May 2014 107,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 104,209 miles

Front number plate fitted to roof rack

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Steering drop arm ball joint has slight lift

Tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2012 99,402 miles

Brake pipes on chassis coated in underseal

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,952 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 85,229 miles

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,532 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,877 miles

near side mirror cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,547 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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T434 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T434 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T434 VHU registered?

T434 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T434 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T434 VHU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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