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T649 DGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,388 mi
Last recorded52,388 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT649 DGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,330 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,220 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 362,073 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 31,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,346 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,445 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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T649 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T649 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.

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What year was T649 DGT registered?

T649 DGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T649 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T649 DGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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