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T498 LBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,786 mi
Last recorded140,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 140,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 138,371 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,983 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 131,966 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 126,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,131 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2017 112,072 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm, boot missing also not split pinned (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,749 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,845 miles

underbody & brake pipes undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,591 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 68,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,632 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 61,632 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,220 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 56,220 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T498 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T498 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T498 LBC?

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What year was T498 LBC registered?

T498 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T498 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 LBC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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