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T516 RDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 RDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,867 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 141,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 140,007 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 139,980 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 138,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 138,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,096 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 134,760 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 132,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,653 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear of front axle (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)

front differential seal leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,433 miles

Central Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 122,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

both brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points

both chassis legs at front to rear has surface rust

both front and rear coil springs corroded

rear diff has slight leak of oil.

underbody of vehicle at front and rear has surface rust.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 122,485 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,752 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 Feb 2013 120,624 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,713 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside steering damper bush worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,682 miles

nearside wiperblade rubber starting to split

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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T516 RDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T516 RDL, 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 T516 RDL registered?

T516 RDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T516 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 RDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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