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T614 RMA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

138,352 mi
Last recorded138,352 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT614 RMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 138,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n,s and o/s (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,255 miles

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

chassis has welding repairs covered in underseal.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 137,253 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under side of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub weeping oil

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 136,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 136,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 134,339 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's have slight perishing to sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,357 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,176 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 118,176 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,558 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,153 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2012 108,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,546 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 99,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,839 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,733 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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T614 RMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T614 RMA, 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 T614 RMA registered?

T614 RMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T614 RMA shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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