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T450 LUJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

284,005 mi
Last recorded284,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 284,005 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 283,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety differential (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 281,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 229,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 220,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 210,765 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 198,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 184,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 165,004 miles

OFF SIDE MIRROR LOOSE

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 152,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 140,571 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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T450 LUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T450 LUJ, 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 T450 LUJ registered?

T450 LUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T450 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T450 LUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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