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T622 RKR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,461 mi
Last recorded147,461 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT622 RKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 147,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 146,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 144,449 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from diesel filter

slight play in steering damper bushes

underside coated in mud - obscuring some underside components

various oil leaks (engine, gearbox, transferbox, axles)

various points of light corrosion - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,129 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 17 Feb 2017 142,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,836 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure two times pins (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped times two across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure two time pins missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 136,098 miles

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

slight play in front and rear prop shaft u/j's

slight play in steering u/j

Fail 16 Nov 2015 136,079 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight play in front and rear prop shaft u/j's

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 116,964 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 116,964 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 111,601 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 107,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 107,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 63,319 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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T622 RKR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T622 RKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T622 RKR?

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What year was T622 RKR registered?

T622 RKR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T622 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T622 RKR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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