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T761 SCH

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

272,772 mi
Last recorded272,772 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 SCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 272,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 272,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 262,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 251,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 242,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 238,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 226,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 203,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 188,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 173,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 153,866 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 117,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,449 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 100,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,496 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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T761 SCH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T761 SCH, 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 SCH registered?

T761 SCH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T761 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T761 SCH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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