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T435 UGE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 UGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,816 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 87,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified and associated parts (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering wheel loose (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear foot brakes weak

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,044 miles

front out riggers corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,559 miles

service brake has only just met the requierments

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,952 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 UGE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

T435 UGE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T435 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T435 UGE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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