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T69 OKE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT69 OKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 149,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 147,807 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 145,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 142,946 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 135,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,169 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 100,776 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,756 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,794 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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T69 OKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 T69 OKE, 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

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What year was T69 OKE registered?

T69 OKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T69 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T69 OKE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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