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T596 DGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,539 mi
Last recorded84,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 DGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 148,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 142,937 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 139,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 139,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,426 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 125,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 125,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 105,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 81,539 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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T596 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T596 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T596 DGT registered?

T596 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T596 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T596 DGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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