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T960 RDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,041 mi
Last recorded134,041 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 RDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 134,041 miles

Nearside Front Body out rigger corroded , body still secure

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

additional engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 85,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,896 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,890 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,830 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,288 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,262 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 408,506 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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T960 RDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 T960 RDE, 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 T960 RDE registered?

T960 RDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T960 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T960 RDE 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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