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T656 SDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT656 SDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 110,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise hand brake high on travel

advise slight play steering damper bush

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,801 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise hand brake high on travel

advise slight play steering damper bush

Fail 19 Jun 2008 86,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,743 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,411 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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T656 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 T656 SDE, 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 T656 SDE registered?

T656 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T656 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T656 SDE 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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