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T265 BRV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,319 mi
Last recorded143,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 BRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 143,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jet requires attention

Pass 23 Jul 2025 142,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axel differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washers require attention

Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jet is insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jet is insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2023 135,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush moved, hitting on other suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All Side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 132,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 132,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 131,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 131,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 131,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 130,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 132,995 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals leaking.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 128,883 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,842 miles

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

near side metal brake pipe slightly damaged

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 125,378 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

n/s/f hub seal leaking.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 121,344 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 118,151 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering damper bush considerably worn.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 118,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering damper bush considerably worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 112,408 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 112,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,954 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 BRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T265 BRV, 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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T265 BRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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