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T858 RFG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT858 RFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 66,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,627 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,149 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,662 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,032 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,070 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,561 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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T858 RFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T858 RFG, 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 T858 RFG registered?

T858 RFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T858 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T858 RFG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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