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T740 OAY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,696 mi
Last recorded140,696 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 OAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 140,696 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 135,865 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,418 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 121,416 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,965 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,366 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger very slight corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 119,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 118,346 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 118,346 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,114 miles

Both front swivel housing seals leaking slightly

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower (2.7.4)

Both front swivel housing seals leaking slightly

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 111,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,843 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 91,429 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 85,010 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2010 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 78,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,142 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,006 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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T740 OAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T740 OAY, 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 T740 OAY registered?

T740 OAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T740 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 OAY shows 28 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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