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T262 BSR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

177,310 mi
Last recorded177,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 BSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 177,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 175,370 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 175,370 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 holes in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 174,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 174,421 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 holes in offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 173,059 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE TIE BAR FROM AXLE TO CROSS MEMBER. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 173,059 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER AND CHASSIS RAILS NEAR TOW BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE TIE BAR FROM AXLE TO CROSS MEMBER. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,551 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 172,540 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED NEAR TOW BAR AND BODY MOUNTS. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 171,827 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 171,827 miles

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted FRONT N/S TYRE TOUCHING TRACK ROD ON FULL LOCK. ADJUSTED LOCK STOP ACCORDINGLY. (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 165,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 165,621 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 155,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,263 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 149,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger/suspension support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension support (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front propshaft rearmost coupling worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F lower steering rack ball joint has slight play

Oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 138,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 135,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear body mounts heavily corroded

play in n/s/r hub assy

Pass 5 Mar 2012 132,436 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 132,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 128,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 124,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 120,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 120,380 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 114,658 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 108,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 100,190 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 BSR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BSR, 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 T262 BSR registered?

T262 BSR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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