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T323 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,273 mi
Last recorded52,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT323 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,273 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 52,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 51,611 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 50,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,475 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,386 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 50,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 50,297 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 50,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,691 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,488 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,451 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 41,451 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,458 miles

rear brake discs coroding

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,368 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,544 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 31,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,721 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 30,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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T323 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T323 NEC, 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.

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What year was T323 NEC registered?

T323 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T323 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T323 NEC shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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