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T950 RTL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

218,073 mi
Last recorded218,073 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 RTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 218,073 miles

Excess travel on service brake

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mount

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advice front number plate mounted high

Fail 28 Apr 2026 218,056 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip and main outer head lamps not working . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Drop arm loose to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excess travel on service brake

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mount

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

The mounted lamps fitted to centre has no measurable image

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advice front number plate mounted high

Pass 1 May 2025 216,497 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan above chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 215,326 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 214,539 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside heavy underseal and corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 214,501 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside heavy underseal and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 212,800 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 207,934 miles

Brake feel wooden

Nearside Front floor corroded above outrigger , hard to see due to outrigger being so close to area

Offside Side step corroded / holed

Vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

vehicle very corroded in places

Fail 8 Mar 2021 207,844 miles

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis o/s & n/s (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected Play in steering idler / drop arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes feel wooden

Slight play in hub bearings

vehicle corroded

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 14 Mar 2020 204,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 193,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak front

zero emissions clear

Fail 11 Mar 2019 193,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak front

zero emissions clear

Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 177,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking from top around reservoir but not sure if it is a pipe or bottle leaking but they are very wet in fluid and dripping under vehicle (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 172,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 172,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter unit (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 169,616 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 154,311 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 141,312 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 141,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 139,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 135,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2011 132,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 135,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,623 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 101,791 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,956 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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T950 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 T950 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 T950 RTL registered?

T950 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T950 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T950 RTL shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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