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T726 MWX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 MWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,490 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,490 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 62,326 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,619 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 55,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,770 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,770 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 414,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,571 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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T726 MWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T726 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 T726 MWX registered?

T726 MWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T726 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T726 MWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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