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T265 TBD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,366 mi
Last recorded60,366 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 60,345 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,643 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 46,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,006 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some led fto (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,499 miles

Oil filter has a slight leak (part no ERR3440)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 36,468 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Holder corroded away (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil filter has a slight leak (part no ERR3440)

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 35,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,132 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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T265 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T265 TBD, 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 TBD registered?

T265 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T265 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 TBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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