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T762 NOC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT762 NOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,048 miles

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,783 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,907 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,194 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,866 miles

Engine oil very low 4.5 litres added.

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

N/S spot lamp inoperative.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 78,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine oil very low 4.5 litres added.

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

N/S spot lamp inoperative.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 50,927 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,927 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,239 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 6 Apr 2006 43,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split

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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T762 NOC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T762 NOC, 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 T762 NOC registered?

T762 NOC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T762 NOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T762 NOC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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