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T271 SFG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 SFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Above rear diff(A Frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 79,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 73,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,393 miles

front seat belts condition

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,342 miles

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

damper bush worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,192 miles

cut at nearside front tyre tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,184 miles

wear at steering box link arm balljoint

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,261 miles

corrosion at front shock absorber top mount cones

corrosion at nearside front brake pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,766 miles

Fuel filter damp no obvious leak present

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,925 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,754 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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T271 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T271 SFG, 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 T271 SFG registered?

T271 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T271 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T271 SFG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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