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T797 UCF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,299 mi
Last recorded112,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 UCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 112,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,792 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 107,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to center box (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,766 miles

Exhaust tail pipe to centre section flange has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is fractured

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar D shape bush

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,982 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,539 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,539 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,117 miles

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing damage front n/o/plate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

clutch pedal rubber missing damage front n/o/plate

Pass 23 Feb 2008 98,814 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 98,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T797 UCF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T797 UCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T797 UCF registered?

T797 UCF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T797 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 UCF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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