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T435 CRP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,865 mi
Last recorded102,865 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 CRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,813 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 101,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroding in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm balljoint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 100,026 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 98,103 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 98,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 96,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 93,729 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 83,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,802 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,398 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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T435 CRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T435 CRP, 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 T435 CRP registered?

T435 CRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T435 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T435 CRP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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