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T211 PEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,921 mi
Last recorded63,921 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 PEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,921 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,514 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake caliper very corroded

Offside Rear Brake caliper very corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 63,337 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger where it joins chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake caliper very corroded

Offside Rear Brake caliper very corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,059 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 63,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,629 miles

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

front and rear under carriage corrosion building up

reverse bulb not working

slight sweating from a power steering pipe

Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,628 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear under carriage corrosion building up

reverse bulb not working

slight sweating from a power steering pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 62,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2018 60,253 miles

Oil leak, transmission and engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

drivers seat belt anchorage cover missing, still working as intended

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,878 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort Foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,368 miles

Trailer tow ball fitted but trailer socket

Fail 13 Jun 2016 50,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer tow ball fitted but trailer socket

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,936 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,179 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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T211 PEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T211 PEF, 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 T211 PEF?

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What year was T211 PEF registered?

T211 PEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T211 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T211 PEF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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