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T458 STA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,332 mi
Last recorded152,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT458 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 151,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,473 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 149,472 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 147,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,880 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 145,494 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 18 Jun 2014 145,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 143,566 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 141,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 137,418 miles

wiper blades wearing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 133,499 miles

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 25 Jul 2008 126,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 116,347 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 116,286 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 103,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T458 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T458 STA, 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 T458 STA registered?

T458 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T458 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T458 STA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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