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T319 RBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,180 mi
Last recorded177,180 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT319 RBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 177,180 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 127,702 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 170,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 167,958 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 167,774 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2023 167,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2022 165,037 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 165,033 miles

Fuel hose leaking At injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing At pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 163,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 157,263 miles

Rear prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 146,698 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 143,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front radius arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock lower bushes worn

Slight play in pitman arm BJ

Pass 13 Feb 2016 139,636 miles

Rear prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 14 Feb 2015 135,599 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2014 129,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 123,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 116,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 106,459 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 106,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,986 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,706 miles

front seat belts showing marks

handbrake lever travel long/excessive

headlight dip switch feels weak

slight play noted at O/S/F hub

Pass 6 Jul 2005 51,524 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 51,524 miles

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front axle pinion seal area oily

handbrake lever travel high and handbrake back plate slightly damp

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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T319 RBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T319 RBC, 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 T319 RBC registered?

T319 RBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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