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T648 TTA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

215,842 mi
Last recorded215,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT648 TTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 215,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 210,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 201,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 191,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 182,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 175,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 159,495 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 150,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,646 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 118,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,416 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 111,684 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 86,702 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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T648 TTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T648 TTA, 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 T648 TTA?

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What year was T648 TTA registered?

T648 TTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1999.

Is T648 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T648 TTA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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