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T771 EJO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT771 EJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 125,264 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 125,207 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut and unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering slightly noise (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle/chassis corroded (underbody) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges weak

Pass 27 Jul 2024 123,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 122,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs/rear cross member corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire vehicle underbody heavily undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 122,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit.Also cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs/rear cross member corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire vehicle underbody heavily undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 122,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,349 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 120,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 118,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre treads getting low

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre treads getting down

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 106,254 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,254 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 93,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,210 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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T771 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T771 EJO, 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 T771 EJO registered?

T771 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T771 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T771 EJO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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