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T563 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 89,031 miles

chassis is rusty in places but no holes

Fail 19 May 2017 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis is rusty in places but no holes

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,966 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,966 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,808 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,112 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,575 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T563 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T563 NEC, 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 T563 NEC registered?

T563 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T563 NEC safe to buy?

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