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T746 ONV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 ONV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 84,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,579 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 64,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,321 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 53,321 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,444 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 51,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,356 miles

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

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

Slight perishing /deteriorating on front tyres

Fail 20 Sep 2016 45,355 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Slight perishing /deteriorating on front tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,969 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 42,969 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2014 34,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,510 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 28,604 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 28,604 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 23,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,405 miles

front washers getting weak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,696 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,105 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,017 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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T746 ONV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T746 ONV, 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 T746 ONV registered?

T746 ONV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T746 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T746 ONV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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