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T107 CRG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,570 mi
Last recorded168,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 CRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 168,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 168,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2024 165,036 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 165,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 156,313 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 156,292 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 151,638 miles

Rear diff seal shows signs of oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,527 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front front windscreen washers showing a weak washer jet of water

Pass 1 Feb 2020 146,630 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Jan 2019 143,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 143,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 143,446 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,638 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 133,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 127,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,153 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Nov 2012 121,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 113,442 miles

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 107,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 107,036 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,288 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 72,288 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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T107 CRG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T107 CRG, 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 T107 CRG registered?

T107 CRG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T107 CRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T107 CRG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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