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T214 PKE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,835 mi
Last recorded99,835 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 PKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,835 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,823 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,549 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,115 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,108 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating discs badly corroded (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of front prop shaft ()

corrosion to chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2015 94,757 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,757 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front propshaft rear uj worn and has play

steering damper rubber bushes worn and have play

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,874 miles

Engine oil leak;possible crankshaft rear oil seal

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 88,874 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak;possible crankshaft rear oil seal

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,594 miles

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight fuel leak rear of engine

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,845 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres walls starting to perish

steering box drop arm slight play ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 53,079 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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T214 PKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T214 PKE, 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

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What year was T214 PKE registered?

T214 PKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1999.

Is T214 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T214 PKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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