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T741 CNL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,208 mi
Last recorded206,208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 CNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 206,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 197,139 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 197,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 189,940 miles

Nearside Front hub very slight play

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 178,741 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 178,741 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 164,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 148,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2012 113,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 94,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 85,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,381 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,381 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,932 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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T741 CNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T741 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.

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What year was T741 CNL registered?

T741 CNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T741 CNL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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