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T612 WUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,356 mi
Last recorded151,356 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT612 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 151,356 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 151,331 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2011 151,265 miles

inner pads front and rear low

osf brake pipes rusty

rear x member rusty

susp modified

Fail 15 Dec 2010 149,652 miles

transfer box oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in osr shock bush

rear diff oil leak

slight pas leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 149,652 miles

play in osr shock bush

rear diff oil leak

slight pas leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 134,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 122,234 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 109,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 109,506 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 93,874 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,874 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,525 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T612 WUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T612 WUT, 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 T612 WUT registered?

T612 WUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T612 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T612 WUT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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