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T112 RGH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,828 mi
Last recorded51,828 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT112 RGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 51,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,426 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,111 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above the diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 51,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above the diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,899 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,263 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,263 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,759 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 45,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,427 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,610 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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T112 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T112 RGH, 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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What year was T112 RGH registered?

T112 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T112 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T112 RGH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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