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T745 BCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 BCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 82,624 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,318 miles

corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 10 May 2021 78,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 77,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 77,210 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 75,459 miles

Nearside Screen chip outside of zone A

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,501 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Cross member corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,822 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s front shock absorber tower corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s front shock absorber tower corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 56,931 miles

offside front suspension turret corroding

Pass 12 May 2008 51,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,500 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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T745 BCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T745 BCC, 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

How do I check the history of T745 BCC?

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What year was T745 BCC registered?

T745 BCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T745 BCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T745 BCC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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