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T267 RYC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT267 RYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 70,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 67,276 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,059 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 64,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,183 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,183 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,682 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 59,682 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,360 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,935 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,182 miles

centre front seat squab not fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise centre front seat squab not fitted

advise front number plate slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,120 miles

advise centre front seat squab not fitted

advise front number plate slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,151 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover losse bolts missing

front bumper slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

signs of rust on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 37,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

oil leak from gearbox area

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,671 miles

Front middle seat base missing

Front number plate has slight deterioration & cracking in small area to bottom edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,054 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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T267 RYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T267 RYC, 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 T267 RYC registered?

T267 RYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T267 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T267 RYC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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