CarVerify

Free Car Check

RTA 5

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,935 mi
Last recorded47,935 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 5
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 47,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,918 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail at joint to rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,753 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 47,753 miles

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,226 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,971 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Moved sticker on screen.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre rear. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre rear. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pad backings rusting

viscous fan has play in bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,291 miles

All brake pad backings are rusty

Both rear trail mounts showing signs of wear

Power steering pipes are corroded

Viscous fan is in very poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,678 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,653 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four mudflaps split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,638 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from full flow oil filter area (loose) tightened filter.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,447 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 38,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hand brake in need of adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,211 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RTA 5 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RTA 5, 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 RTA 5?

You can check the full history of RTA 5 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RTA 5 registered?

RTA 5 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RTA 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTA 5 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTA 5 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RTA 5. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.