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T704 VYG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,721 mi
Last recorded126,721 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT704 VYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 126,721 miles

Diesel filer neck twisted

Front prop u/j worn & loose

Fail 20 Aug 2008 126,721 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diesel filer neck twisted

Front prop u/j worn & loose

Pass 29 Aug 2007 119,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 99,301 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 88,530 miles

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

TRANSMISSION BRAKE SUSPECT OIL LEAKING ON SHOES

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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T704 VYG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T704 VYG, 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 T704 VYG registered?

T704 VYG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T704 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T704 VYG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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