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T6 RAE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

288,751 mi
Last recorded288,751 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 RAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 288,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 286,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 286,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 286,019 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 286,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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 23 Jun 2022 284,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 282,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 276,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 276,696 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 271,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 268,072 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 262,991 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 262,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 259,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 253,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 250,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 240,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 223,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 207,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 207,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 190,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 174,513 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 156,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 138,807 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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T6 RAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T6 RAE, 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 T6 RAE registered?

T6 RAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T6 RAE safe to buy?

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