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T722 GVV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,207 mi
Last recorded194,207 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT722 GVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 194,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 190,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 186,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 186,515 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 181,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 177,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 170,740 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 170,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 165,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 157,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,718 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,926 miles

all tyers in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2014 120,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 105,851 miles

advise slight fluffing to nsf seat belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,291 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,888 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,800 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 56,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 490,015 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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T722 GVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T722 GVV, 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 T722 GVV registered?

T722 GVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T722 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T722 GVV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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