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T923 CFT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,492 mi
Last recorded75,492 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT923 CFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 75,492 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 75,492 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 75,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 75,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 73,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 73,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,872 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached bottom mount (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,662 miles

FUEL TANK SUPPORT /COVER / CORRODED TO EXCESS...

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear service brake efficient could be better

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

FUEL TANK SUPPORT /COVER / CORRODED TO EXCESS...

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear service brake efficient could be better

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,909 miles

Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both. (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,909 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi t o/s/r. wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,192 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,192 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,227 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,616 miles

oil leak

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

all over underbody corrosion to chassis front outriggers brake and suspension components

fuel filter at rear heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,830 miles

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,742 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,181 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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T923 CFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T923 CFT, 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 T923 CFT registered?

T923 CFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T923 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T923 CFT shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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