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T74 RPJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,881 mi
Last recorded124,881 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 RPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 124,881 miles

REAR BACK BEAM IN POOR CONDITION BUT OUT PERSCRIBED AREA

Pass 22 Apr 2024 124,237 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BACK BEAM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,219 miles

REAR BACK BEAM RUSTY BUT NOT WITH IN PERSCRIBED AREA

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 112,567 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 95,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,479 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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T74 RPJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T74 RPJ, 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 T74 RPJ registered?

T74 RPJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T74 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 RPJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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