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T759 SCE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,822 mi
Last recorded83,822 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 SCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,822 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,822 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,142 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Driver's door pillar missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 77,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,785 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,492 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,491 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,995 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 61,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,837 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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T759 SCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T759 SCE, 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 T759 SCE registered?

T759 SCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T759 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T759 SCE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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