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W349 TDP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 TDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 73,927 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 61,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,227 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,419 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,419 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,090 miles

Fitted new bulb to rear fog light. †Some grease/oil leaking from O/S/F hub unit †requiring attention ASAP. †Slight oil leak from steering damper

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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W349 TDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W349 TDP, 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 W349 TDP registered?

W349 TDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W349 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W349 TDP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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