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T272 DRP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,287 mi
Last recorded191,287 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 DRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 191,287 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2023 190,621 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

steering arm damper bush has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2022 190,046 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 188,695 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o\s\r tyre has screw or nail in it.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 187,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 185,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 183,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 180,501 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 176,790 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 176,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 170,718 miles

Headlamp switch faulty

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 170,620 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 166,528 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 166,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 163,670 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 163,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 157,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 157,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 151,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 151,335 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 146,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 144,773 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 144,773 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 140,060 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front seatbelt cover missing

steering noisey operation

Fail 16 May 2009 140,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front seatbelt cover missing

steering noisey operation

Pass 8 May 2008 135,305 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filterwire broken

Fail 8 May 2008 135,305 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

fuel filter wire broken

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 129,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 129,702 miles

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

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

Rear propshaft joint worn.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 108,988 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 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 T272 DRP, 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 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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