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T522 SHC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

250,621 mi
Last recorded250,621 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 SHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 250,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 237,276 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 219,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 197,618 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 197,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 174,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 153,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 131,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,135 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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T522 SHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T522 SHC, 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 T522 SHC?

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What year was T522 SHC registered?

T522 SHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T522 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 SHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T522 SHC have outstanding finance?

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