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T734 STA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT734 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 101,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,153 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,134 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,416 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 88,347 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,145 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,356 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s front wiper blades slightly deteriated but clear ok

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 66,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,799 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

steering box slightly oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

steering box slightly oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,732 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,468 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,730 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,762 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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T734 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T734 STA, 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 T734 STA registered?

T734 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T734 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T734 STA shows 28 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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