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T862 VEU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 VEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,705 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey stick bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

limited vision of front brake pads advise wheels off inspection.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,172 miles

Front pads worn uneven

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front pads worn uneven

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,472 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,565 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,679 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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T862 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T862 VEU, 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 T862 VEU registered?

T862 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T862 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T862 VEU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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