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T445 VHU

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

231,080 mi
Last recorded231,080 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT445 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 231,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 228,885 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2024 227,505 miles

Nearside Front no passenger seat belt fitted

Nearside Front no passenger seat fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 219,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 206,467 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 191,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 177,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2019 163,115 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight foot brake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,665 miles

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,778 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 146,684 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 137,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 117,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 103,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,815 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,775 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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T445 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T445 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.

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What year was T445 VHU registered?

T445 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T445 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T445 VHU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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