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T344 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

225,394 mi
Last recorded225,394 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT344 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 225,394 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 225,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 222,993 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various slight oil leaks from engine and transmission

Pass 7 Dec 2023 220,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 216,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 213,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 210,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 208,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 204,785 miles

oil leek from endine

Pass 27 Oct 2017 199,651 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 194,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 189,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 184,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 179,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

front number plate broken

n/s/f wiper blade slight split

nail in nsr tyre

o/s/f/ wiper blade slight split

rear number plate cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 178,589 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate broken

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2012 171,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 157,629 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 150,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 140,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 125,847 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 125,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 111,294 miles

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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T344 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T344 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T344 NEC registered?

T344 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T344 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T344 NEC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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