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T459 VSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 VSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 181,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 175,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 175,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 169,076 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 169,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 165,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , transfer box and front axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2021 160,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,391 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 140,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 126,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 125,059 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 113,167 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 113,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 107,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to centre cross member ; out riggers ; and suspension componants

corrosion to chassis ; sounds very soft in places ; but not holed

Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,077 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2006 86,107 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 86,107 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door stiff to open

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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T459 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T459 VSC, 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 T459 VSC registered?

T459 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T459 VSC safe to buy?

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