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T457 CFT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,735 mi
Last recorded166,735 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 CFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 166,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 164,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 162,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 161,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 161,965 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 14 May 2013 161,874 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 161,874 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 161,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 159,879 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 146,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 133,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 119,032 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 119,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 110,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 100,281 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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T457 CFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T457 CFT, 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 T457 CFT registered?

T457 CFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T457 CFT safe to buy?

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