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T602 DGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,587 mi
Last recorded43,587 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT602 DGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,191 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 42,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,099 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,099 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 24,179 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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T602 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T602 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

How do I check the history of T602 DGT?

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What year was T602 DGT registered?

T602 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T602 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T602 DGT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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