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T568 DGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT568 DGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,663 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 113,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,090 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,468 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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T568 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T568 DGT, 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 T568 DGT registered?

T568 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T568 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T568 DGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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