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T375 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT375 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all brakes corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2024 76,079 miles

all tyres perished

brake discs corroded

hand brake as low effort

Fail 9 May 2024 76,079 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working off side front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

brake discs corroded

hand brake as low effort

Pass 24 May 2023 75,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Rear rear anti roll bushes have play

Rear shocker bushes have play

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 29 May 2019 72,904 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres splitting on tread

Pass 4 May 2017 65,289 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all tyres starting to split on tread

Pass 6 May 2016 64,361 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,207 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,638 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 May 2011 52,422 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 52,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 50,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,324 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,204 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2007 43,190 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,602 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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T375 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T375 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 T375 NEC registered?

T375 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T375 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T375 NEC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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