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T619 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,807 mi
Last recorded88,807 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT619 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,807 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

rear cross member corroded

slight movement in the steering box drop arm

Fail 15 Oct 2025 88,807 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

rear cross member corroded

slight movement in the steering box drop arm

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,599 miles

front seat belt slightly deteriorated

slight play in the front drop arm ball joint

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Oct 2024 87,599 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength next to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front seat belt slightly deteriorated

slight play in the front drop arm ball joint

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,940 miles

drop arm ball joint dust cover cracking, just ok at time of test

rear cross member corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,446 miles

Front Suspension drop arm dust cover badly cracked - just okay at time of test

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 83,446 miles

Front Suspension drop arm dust cover badly cracked - just okay at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,102 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,710 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 78,039 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of wheel to drag ling (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,036 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank and taw bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank and taw bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,328 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,089 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm from steering wheel to box (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,089 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm from steering wheel to box (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,632 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,624 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,624 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,330 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,211 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,591 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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T619 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T619 NEC, 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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T619 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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