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T949 DGU

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 DGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 126,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,897 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 118,876 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,604 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,507 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,954 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,634 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,304 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,673 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,138 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,787 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,781 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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T949 DGU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T949 DGU, 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 T949 DGU registered?

T949 DGU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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