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RJI 600

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

172,515 mi
Last recorded172,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 600
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 172,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 170,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 168,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,578 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 160,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 158,482 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 158,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion All under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 157,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 157,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 155,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 154,012 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 12 Sep 2012 154,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 16 Sep 2011 150,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 143,284 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 136,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 136,608 miles

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

offside steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 133,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 133,774 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 120,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 107,459 miles

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

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

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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RJI 600 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJI 600, 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 RJI 600?

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What year was RJI 600 registered?

RJI 600 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is RJI 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJI 600 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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