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T711 CBY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,421 mi
Last recorded71,421 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 CBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,217 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,327 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,327 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 19 Feb 2013 63,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 56,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,357 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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T711 CBY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T711 CBY, 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 T711 CBY registered?

T711 CBY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T711 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T711 CBY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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