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T488 LBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,813 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all axle mount bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front both front hub seals leaking but not excessively

Front bumper corroded and holed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 96,813 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mount point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all axle mount bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front both front hub seals leaking but not excessively

Front bumper corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,654 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Front front bumper corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front hub seal leaking but not excessively

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,739 miles

Front bumper badly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,023 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 95,017 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,535 miles

Offside Front steering swivel seal leaking slighty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,502 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,033 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,511 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 88,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,843 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,838 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 85,371 miles

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,154 miles

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

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

number plate light temporary repair done, lamp requires replacement

Fail 21 Apr 2010 84,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

number plate light temporary repair done, lamp requires replacement

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T488 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T488 LBC, 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 T488 LBC registered?

T488 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T488 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 LBC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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