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T608 TFE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 TFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,567 miles

Coil spring corroded All corners poor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,854 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever has Excessive movement indicating adjustment

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2023 95,854 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever has Excessive movement indicating adjustment

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,521 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 95,521 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,490 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 88,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,716 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,540 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,539 miles

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 54,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,164 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,974 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 40,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 29,642 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2005 25,783 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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T608 TFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T608 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

T608 TFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T608 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 TFE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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