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T640 CNW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,559 mi
Last recorded144,559 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 CNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 144,559 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 141,672 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 127,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,825 miles

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

fuel cap damaged however still effective

general under body corrosion

park brake travel and performance just meets requirements

under side of vehicle fairly dirty at time of test making thorough inspection hard

Pass 22 May 2018 93,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 93,250 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 90,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 90,533 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 86,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 81,884 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2014 81,486 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,843 miles

Oil leak

chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,678 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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T640 CNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T640 CNW, 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 T640 CNW registered?

T640 CNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T640 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T640 CNW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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