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T785 VSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 VSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,041 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 113,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 112,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,140 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 102,140 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,697 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 98,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 94,602 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,856 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 85,255 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 85,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,421 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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T785 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T785 VSC, 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 T785 VSC registered?

T785 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is T785 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T785 VSC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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