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T268 RYC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 RYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,963 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,936 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 55,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,922 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,022 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 51,015 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,103 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front number plate insecure but not likly to fall off

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front number plate insecure but not likly to fall off

Pass 8 May 2014 45,201 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,816 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,816 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,807 miles

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

slight weep from steering box

squeak from engine

Fail 15 Jun 2011 39,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

slight weep from steering box

squeak from engine

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,174 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,431 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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T268 RYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T268 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T268 RYC registered?

T268 RYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T268 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T268 RYC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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