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T761 NWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,389 mi
Last recorded77,389 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 NWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 77,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell area corroded, plated to inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle centre arm ball joint perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cracking and perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion, underbody coating applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,134 miles

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

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

full underbody/chassis protective coating applied

Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring insecure fixing to body misaligned (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

full underbody/chassis protective coating applied

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,334 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 75,320 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,538 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember within rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre box rear joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering damper leaking

underbody chassis sections undersealed prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,547 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION JOINT CORRODED

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH TO INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

complete underbody finished in protective waxoyl coating

Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,525 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION JOINT CORRODED

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH TO INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,069 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,431 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 115,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,421 miles

Headlamp aim not tested engine cuts out with headlamps on (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear bump stop missing

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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T761 NWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T761 NWL, 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 T761 NWL registered?

T761 NWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T761 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T761 NWL shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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