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T68 XCG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,891 mi
Last recorded221,891 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 XCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 221,891 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 216,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks appearing on outer sidewalls of all four tyres.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 216,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks appearing on outer sidewalls of all four tyres.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 210,091 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Nov 2011 204,022 miles

slight dampness on fuel filter bowl.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 203,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight dampness on fuel filter bowl.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 200,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 197,556 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2009 197,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 195,423 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 195,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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T68 XCG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T68 XCG, 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 T68 XCG registered?

T68 XCG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T68 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T68 XCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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