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T263 AFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 AFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

cuts to both seat belts

Fail 14 Jan 2021 170 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

cuts to both seat belts

Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,642 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 131,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,276 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 122,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 104,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,982 miles

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber top bushes worn

play to o/s drag link end

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,924 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber top bushes worn

play to o/s drag link end

Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,959 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,484 miles

nearside wiper spindle worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 790,249 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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T263 AFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T263 AFO, 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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T263 AFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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