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T486 LBO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 LBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 111,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,053 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,342 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 107,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,380 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,825 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,205 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 100,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 98,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 96,070 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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T486 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 T486 LBO, 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 T486 LBO registered?

T486 LBO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T486 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T486 LBO shows 19 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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