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T781 EFM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,281 mi
Last recorded153,281 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 EFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 153,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 151,954 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 151,891 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 149,310 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 149,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,206 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 147,205 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking by filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,062 miles

Offside Front swivel has play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

both swivels leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,397 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 137,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spanner arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member front also underneath . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system do not drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,242 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 126,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 117,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 110,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 May 2013 110,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,506 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,962 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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T781 EFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T781 EFM, 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 T781 EFM registered?

T781 EFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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