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T737 CNL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT737 CNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 60,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 60,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 59,686 miles

Nearside Lower Side step corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,759 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,153 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,165 miles

Centre Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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T737 CNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T737 CNL, 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 T737 CNL registered?

T737 CNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T737 CNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T737 CNL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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