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T462 VHU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 133,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 131,720 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 129,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 129,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,390 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 122,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 119,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,573 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn prop ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 115,573 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn prop ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,278 miles

Both front swivels slightly leaking

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Offside headlight pattern poor

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,272 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Both front swivels slightly leaking

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Offside headlight pattern poor

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,574 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,163 miles

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

front swivel axle ball housing seals slightly seeping oil

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,240 miles

Rear brake disks corroded

o/s rear bump stop missing but not effecting suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,150 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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T462 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T462 VHU, 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 T462 VHU registered?

T462 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T462 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T462 VHU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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