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T492 BVA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 BVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,530 miles

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,546 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,220 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,237 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 56,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,317 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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T492 BVA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T492 BVA, 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 T492 BVA registered?

T492 BVA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T492 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T492 BVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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