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T608 PGB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 PGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 98,905 miles

various oil leak

Pass 8 May 2024 97,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 94,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 92,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 89,794 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy straight through pipe no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 89,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy straight through pipe no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 88,742 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust emissions only just met metered limit

Fail 7 May 2020 88,742 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions only just met metered limit

Pass 9 May 2019 87,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 87,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs very pitted

offside rear brake disc very pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,365 miles

front brake discs very pitted

offside rear brake disc very pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,974 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,140 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight diesel leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,666 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering damper bush has excessive wear

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,209 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 29,208 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T608 PGB 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 65.2%.

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 T608 PGB, 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 T608 PGB registered?

T608 PGB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 1999.

Is T608 PGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 PGB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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