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T974 CWN

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,301 mi
Last recorded47,301 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 47,301 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Nov 2024 47,290 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusted various areas but secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 47,237 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2023 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,214 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,164 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged plug loose (6.1.6 (a))

general rusting to chassis channels and outriggers. solid at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,113 miles

front brake pads over half worn

steer damper bushes showing wear front

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,706 miles

VOSA SYSTEM DOWN AT TIME OF TEST LOGGED @9.20 LOGGED OFF @10.15

slight play in steer box arm

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,452 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,216 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,748 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,448 miles

dampness o/s and n/s/f hubs.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corrodid.

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corrodid, recommend attention.

play steering box drop arm, recommend attention.

slight play lower steering coupling.

slight play n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,159 miles

slight play steering box drop arm.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,690 miles

dampness o/s and n/s/f hubs.

o/s and n/s/f tyres getting close to required limit.

slight play steering box lower arm.

surface corrosion to o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,593 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight oil leaks front front hubs

surface corrosion to rear suspension componants and chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,584 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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T974 CWN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T974 CWN, 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 T974 CWN registered?

T974 CWN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T974 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T974 CWN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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