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T745 CBY

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 CBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,580 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 115,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both bump stops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,539 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear most (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 113,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear most (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,091 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside front swivel seeping

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 102,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,862 miles

all tyres perished

general corrosion on under-body

Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,846 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,535 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/side front body mount corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,535 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/side front body mount corroded

o/side rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 89,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 84,569 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 80,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,210 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,722 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 63,408 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 56,512 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 56,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,721 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 CBY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T745 CBY, 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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T745 CBY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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