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T98 SDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 SDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2023 145,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 145,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 145,023 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 131,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 129,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 112,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 93,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,251 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T98 SDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T98 SDL, 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

How do I check the history of T98 SDL?

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What year was T98 SDL registered?

T98 SDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T98 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T98 SDL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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