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T269 RYC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 RYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 59,287 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 59,287 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 58,069 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 58,069 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 56,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 56,621 miles

Steering component deformed Track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 55,694 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 55,688 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

fuel filter body corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 54,419 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 52,617 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2017 50,486 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 50,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 48,507 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 48,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 46,380 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 13 May 2014 45,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 45,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer switch return sping faulty

body wheel arch trim insecure ( p.R.S )

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,118 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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T269 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 65.5%.

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 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 T269 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 T269 RYC registered?

T269 RYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T269 RYC shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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