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T79 RGH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

69,821 mi
Last recorded69,821 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 RGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 69,821 miles

Underside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !

Fail 26 May 2026 69,820 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !

Pass 8 May 2025 69,705 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2024 69,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,929 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,929 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of rear wheel. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing x2 bolts missing. (6.6.3a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,159 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,457 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,384 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,478 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 50,050 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to both rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2007

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

milometer readout not displaying milage

o/s/f brake disc is heavily scored

steering box drop arm ball joint gaitor insecure

steering damper o/s bush very worn

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,403 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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T79 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T79 RGH, 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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T79 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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