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T934 RTL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,034 mi
Last recorded175,034 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT934 RTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 175,034 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general light surface corrosion to chassis and rear crossmember

Pass 29 Apr 2025 174,475 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 173,565 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 173,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 173,495 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 171,168 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 171,162 miles

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,499 miles

BOTH rear coil springs corroded in places

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle wishbone arm ball joint - passable based on no play in ball joint - monitor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drivers seatbelt webbing damaged/frayed in lower section - not affecting security/operation

Engine/transmission oil leak (s)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of main ladder chassis showing areas of age related corrosion within perscribed areas but none deemed structurally weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 169,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear coil springs corroded in places

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle wishbone arm ball joint - passable based on no play in ball joint - monitor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drivers seatbelt webbing damaged/frayed in lower section - not affecting security/operation

Engine/transmission oil leak (s)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of main ladder chassis showing areas of age related corrosion within perscribed areas but none deemed structurally weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 167,071 miles

All coil springs showing age related corrosion below worn protective coatings

Corrosion to central chassis outrigger & centre support- not excessive or deemed structurally weakened.

Some metal brake pipes especially offside front displaying corrosion but not deemed excessive.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 161,636 miles

various corrosion to outriggers but not affecting body security

Fail 3 Jun 2019 161,025 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

various corrosion to outriggers but not affecting body security

Pass 1 Feb 2017 152,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2016 141,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,320 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 13 Jan 2015 133,317 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

gearbox leaking oil (onto parking brake drum)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 124,714 miles

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

gearbox leaking oil (onto parking brake drum)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 100,234 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 81,462 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,458 miles

drivers seat belt sign of being caught in door lock (slight fray)

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 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RTL, 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 RTL registered?

T934 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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