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T777 MRT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT777 MRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,256 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,728 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front wings and rear lower wings rusty

rear axle top ball joint cover deterioated

rear chassis cross member rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2018 59,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wings and rear lower wings rusty

rear chassis cross member rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear chassis / cross member corroded

Offside Front hub seal leaking

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 58,980 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear chassis / cross member corroded

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail rusty

Offside Front hub oil seal leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,245 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both centre body mounts corroded

front number plate damaged

offside front swivel ball/hub oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,770 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 577,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,302 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 56,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 55,033 miles

o/s swivel leaking oil

oil leak from front axle

Pass 27 May 2011 53,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,897 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2009 48,355 miles

o/s front hub leaking

Pass 29 May 2008 46,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,425 miles

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

Oil leak

front axle oil leak

front number plate damaged

rear seat belts not checked

slight steering box oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 38,555 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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T777 MRT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 T777 MRT, 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 T777 MRT registered?

T777 MRT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T777 MRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T777 MRT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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