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T260 SFG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,820 mi
Last recorded70,820 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 SFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 70,820 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 67,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 65,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,623 miles

main rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,431 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 46,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,283 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,836 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 20,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,858 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,993 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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T260 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 T260 SFG, 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

How do I check the history of T260 SFG?

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What year was T260 SFG registered?

T260 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T260 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T260 SFG shows 27 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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