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T599 NAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

255,429 mi
Last recorded255,429 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 NAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 255,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 252,798 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 252,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 249,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 246,603 miles

small oil leak from rear diff and engine

Pass 16 Jun 2017 237,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2016 230,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 225,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 220,293 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 220,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 213,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 204,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 200,137 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2010 193,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 183,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 161,670 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 143,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 127,250 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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T599 NAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T599 NAM, 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 T599 NAM registered?

T599 NAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T599 NAM safe to buy?

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