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T589 TRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 TRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 102,365 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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T589 TRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T589 TRH, 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 T589 TRH?

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What year was T589 TRH registered?

T589 TRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T589 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T589 TRH shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T589 TRH have outstanding finance?

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