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T723 RPD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

276,601 mi
Last recorded276,601 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT723 RPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 276,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 273,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 271,691 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

floor ns corroded

floor os corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 269,410 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Rear body support corroded

n/s front floor pan corroded badly

Fail 20 Jan 2017 269,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Rear body support corroded

n/s front floor pan corroded badly

Pass 13 Jan 2016 255,766 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 242,608 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 830,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 217,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 203,892 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a cut but not to inner chords

Pass 5 Jan 2011 189,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 179,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 165,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 152,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 138,208 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 125,139 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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T723 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T723 RPD, 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 T723 RPD registered?

T723 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T723 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T723 RPD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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