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T262 APO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,364 mi
Last recorded196,364 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 APO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 196,364 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant very low ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 196,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant very low ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 194,063 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from around bleed screw (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt reel noisy

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant hose fouling lower steering column

lock tab for steering box arm nut missing

Fail 17 Oct 2024 194,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high both and pattern cloudy and just visible (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from around bleed screw (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt reel noisy

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant hose fouling lower steering column

lock tab for steering box arm nut missing

Pass 19 Aug 2023 191,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 188,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 183,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 181,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 172,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 178,119 miles

Both front swivel hubs seeping slightly

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 165,344 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

front diff pinion oil seal seeping

Pass 21 Oct 2015 170,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

oil leak

slight play front uj of rear propshaft.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,021 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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T262 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T262 APO, 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 T262 APO registered?

T262 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T262 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T262 APO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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