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M6 BTK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,795 mi
Last recorded179,795 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 179,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 179,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 177,401 miles

Engine oil leak (not dripping)

Front prop shaft rear joint showing wear

Pass 14 Nov 2023 174,636 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 170,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tubular body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tubular body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,896 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 165,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 161,034 miles

undersealed black

Pass 30 Sep 2019 156,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 154,887 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 150,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 147,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 142,933 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 140,948 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 140,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,067 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 135,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front cv sphere slight weep of grease

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 132,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 123,500 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 123,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake flexi ferruls corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2007 118,872 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 118,864 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering damper / eye bush slight movement

Pass 22 Nov 2006 113,967 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 113,967 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 109,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M6 BTK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M6 BTK, 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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M6 BTK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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