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T934 RBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,737 mi
Last recorded200,737 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT934 RBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 200,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 189,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

propsharft bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2023 177,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight movement in spare wheel carrier

Fail 13 Nov 2023 177,833 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement in spare wheel carrier

Pass 15 Nov 2022 160,808 miles

All coil springs corroded slightly.

Front seat belts,webbing slighty frayed.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Steering damper bushes cracked,chassis end.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,455 miles

All springs corroded slightly.

Both front seat belts,webbing frayed at bottom slightly.

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,494 miles

osf road wheel corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

osf road wheel corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,686 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 104,686 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,693 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached upper end (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s wiper deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 102,302 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,302 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,112 miles

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

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,343 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes.... covered with grease

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 76,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 71,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,713 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 590,826 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T934 RBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T934 RBC, 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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What year was T934 RBC registered?

T934 RBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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