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T273 PKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,379 mi
Last recorded183,379 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 PKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 183,379 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 181,868 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 180,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 180,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 178,377 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 175,810 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 175,804 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 166,857 miles

engine oil on min, various oil leaks

fuel filler neck mount not 100%

no nylock nuts on rear wheel arches

no reversing light

osf and osr tyre perished

tipping bed fixed down with ratchet strap

Fail 16 Oct 2020 166,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rod, also has play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering damper bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil on min, various oil leaks

fuel filler neck mount not 100%

no nylock nuts on rear wheel arches

no reversing light

osf and osr tyre perished

tipping bed fixed down with ratchet strap

Pass 18 Oct 2019 163,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,584 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 163,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 163,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 161,881 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 159,852 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 159,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 151,125 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 151,125 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 143,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 132,930 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 132,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 120,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 120,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 106,105 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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T273 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T273 PKM, 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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T273 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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