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T253 TBD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,778 mi
Last recorded114,778 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 TBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,778 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 112,853 miles

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

Offside Front floor is quite rusty above front out rigger

both front hub swivels are weeping grease

both front tyres worn unevenly

both headlamp aims are on the lower limits

Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,532 miles

Hand brake lever has slight travel

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

general corrosion around vehicle and front inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,030 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 100,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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T253 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T253 TBD, 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 T253 TBD registered?

T253 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T253 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 TBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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