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T949 RTL

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,670 mi
Last recorded167,670 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 RTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 167,670 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 167,646 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - A frame / diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure - NS/OS of winch plate corroded to excess (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 167,580 miles

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

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

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

tyres cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2023 166,787 miles

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

chassis corrosion

corrosion underside

Pass 11 Apr 2022 166,067 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 24 Apr 2021 165,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 165,438 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 165,438 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main londuran by crossmember and fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main londuran by crossmember and fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 164,340 miles

slight play n/s/f hub and slight axle leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 161,062 miles

surface corrosion underside, dirty underside, n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 158,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 156,783 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 153,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 151,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 147,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 143,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 139,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 136,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 133,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 128,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 120,770 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 110,999 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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T949 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T949 RTL registered?

T949 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T949 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T949 RTL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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