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T718 MWX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

224,750 mi
Last recorded224,750 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 MWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 224,750 miles

under body corroded + slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2023 217,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 209,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 199,250 miles

front to rear under body slightly corroded (chassis)

Pass 20 Aug 2020 188,155 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 180,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 170,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 162,790 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 147,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 141,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 134,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 123,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 97,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front swivel hub leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 60,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f swivel housing leaking grease

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 641,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,219 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 50,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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T718 MWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T718 MWX, 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 T718 MWX registered?

T718 MWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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