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T749 HUB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,094 mi
Last recorded136,094 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 HUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 136,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 134,931 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 131,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 124,920 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beside shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beside shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,983 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,972 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,965 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,308 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 105,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,084 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,980 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Slight noise on steering

Fail 2 Aug 2010 92,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Slight noise on steering

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 57,283 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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T749 HUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T749 HUB, 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 T749 HUB registered?

T749 HUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T749 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T749 HUB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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