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T874 SKH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

196,762 mi
Last recorded196,762 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 SKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 196,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 194,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 191,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 186,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 182,612 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 180,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 178,506 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 178,506 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 174,393 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 174,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 162,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 147,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 139,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 132,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 124,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 94,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,877 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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T874 SKH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T874 SKH, 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

How do I check the history of T874 SKH?

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What year was T874 SKH registered?

T874 SKH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1999.

Is T874 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T874 SKH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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