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T439 SDT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,057 mi
Last recorded104,057 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 SDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 104,057 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 100,733 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock upper turret mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,800 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 90,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 88,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 83,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 80,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,323 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,323 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,218 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wall is damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,304 miles

offside front tyre wall is damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T439 SDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T439 SDT, 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 T439 SDT registered?

T439 SDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T439 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T439 SDT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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