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T50 ROE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

306,473 mi
Last recorded306,473 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 ROE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 306,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 299,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 291,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 285,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 278,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 266,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 257,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 248,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 248,412 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 231,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 212,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 192,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 174,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 153,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 136,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 122,058 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 109,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside swivel seal leaking !

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,781 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear

coolant level low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,242 miles

Front tyre's are starting to wear unevenly, possible tracking

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,753 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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T50 ROE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T50 ROE, 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 T50 ROE registered?

T50 ROE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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