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T79 RPD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,160 mi
Last recorded137,160 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 RPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,151 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,348 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 131,605 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 130,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 130,718 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 91,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f seat belt casing broken

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 78,109 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 RPD 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 90.9%.

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 RPD, 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 T79 RPD registered?

T79 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T79 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T79 RPD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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