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T569 RTO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,155 mi
Last recorded40,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT569 RTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 40,155 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 40,155 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 39,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,962 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,962 miles

Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,105 miles

steering box damp

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 30,386 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 29,226 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 31 May 2016 28,714 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 28,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 27,181 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 27,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,715 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 May 2013 22,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,907 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,233 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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T569 RTO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T569 RTO, 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 T569 RTO registered?

T569 RTO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T569 RTO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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