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T265 AGR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

319,257 mi
Last recorded319,257 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 AGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 319,257 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 319,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 317,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 315,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 320,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 311,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 297,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 293,064 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting rubber slightly worn.

Pass 18 May 2017 280,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 269,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 253,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 240,206 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 224,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 206,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 189,711 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 171,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 155,080 miles

SLIGHT WEEP ON N/S O/S/F FRONT TRACTOR JOINTS

Pass 6 May 2008 136,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 120,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 102,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T265 AGR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T265 AGR, 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 T265 AGR registered?

T265 AGR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T265 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 AGR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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