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T272 CSB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,018 mi
Last recorded121,018 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 CSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,018 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front swivel joint has seepage of oil

Pass 30 May 2025 118,715 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 118,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 117,258 miles

All suspension ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 22 May 2023 116,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 113,725 miles

offside and nearside centre body mount coroded

surface corosion on chassis and susp components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,359 miles

all steering joint gaiters perished cracking

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe union rea axle end

Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger [ both sides ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering joint gaiters perished cracking

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe union rea axle end

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,123 miles

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

advise nearside lower body side step missing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

advise nearside lower body side step missing

Pass 22 May 2019 111,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush perished

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 111,188 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush perished

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 110,755 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise fuel filter damp

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear of vehicle suspension components and other mounting points.

Pass 2 May 2017 109,395 miles

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes worn

vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 16 May 2016 108,169 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,096 miles

corrosion to rear chassis both sides

Pass 15 May 2014 106,241 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 106,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn perished cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2013 105,186 miles

all tyres perished cracking

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

play at steering to road wheels

rear lower shock absorbers bushes weak

Pass 25 May 2012 104,008 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 104,004 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 100,894 miles

corrosion started to rear crossmember

corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,082 miles

corrosion to complete rear crosssmember

corrosion to rear anti roll bar bracket/ platform fixing point

offside step montig corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to complete rear crosssmember

corrosion to rear anti roll bar bracket/ platform fixing point

offside step montig corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 91,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 77,607 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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T272 CSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T272 CSB, 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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T272 CSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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