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T639 RJK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT639 RJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 95,224 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

body corroded

exhaust corroded

rear diff leaking

universal fuel filler cap

Fail 6 Aug 2026 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing boot (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

body corroded

exhaust corroded

rear diff leaking

universal fuel filler cap

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,043 miles

Front floor pan corroded and holed not in a prescribe area

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear diff damp

tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed excessively, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 89,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed excessively, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all tyres perishing in sidewalls

slight corrosion on rear box section

Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,697 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,705 miles

no oil temp taken

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,695 miles

front regestration plate slight damage

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,194 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 43,492 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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T639 RJK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T639 RJK, 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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T639 RJK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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