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T667 SDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,353 mi
Last recorded155,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT667 SDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 155,353 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 133,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,252 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front Prop-shaft Front UJ Has Slight Play, Greased During Test (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 129,252 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front Prop-shaft Front UJ Has Slight Play, Greased During Test (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,579 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.front diff leaking.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.front diff leaking.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,215 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak.o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,530 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

front and rear o/s and n/s tyres starting to crack.front diff leaking.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,809 miles

Oil leak

steering drop arm ball joint has slight play in it.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,425 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in fr number plate

slight damp in rear number plate

Fail 31 Dec 2012 93,419 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake pipe clean and grease

chip in fr number plate

slight damp in rear number plate

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,060 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,367 miles

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

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

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 133,029 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 67,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,831 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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T667 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T667 SDE, 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 T667 SDE registered?

T667 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T667 SDE safe to buy?

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