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T717 TSG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,654 mi
Last recorded67,654 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 TSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,654 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,332 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 61,332 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,140 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 41,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,811 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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T717 TSG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T717 TSG, 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 T717 TSG registered?

T717 TSG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T717 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T717 TSG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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