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T707 SCE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,004 mi
Last recorded221,004 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT707 SCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 221,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 221,000 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 218,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 218,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 207,680 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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T707 SCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T707 SCE, 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 T707 SCE registered?

T707 SCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T707 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T707 SCE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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