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T457 ONV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 ONV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 86,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 83,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 79,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 74,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,197 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,878 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 ONV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ONV, 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

How do I check the history of T457 ONV?

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What year was T457 ONV registered?

T457 ONV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T457 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T457 ONV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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