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T273 SFG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 SFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,982 miles

All four tyres perished, 15 years old

Nearside Central body support out-rigger from chassis heavily corroded

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 101,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.56 + 0.05 =1.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All four tyres perished, 15 years old

Nearside Central body support out-rigger from chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,683 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member above diff mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section of pipe just in front of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member above diff mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section of pipe just in front of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,673 miles

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

Corrosion nsr outrigger

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,726 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 96,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,614 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 91,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,507 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 90,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,957 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 75,823 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,117 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,849 miles

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,866 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,649 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,741 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 43,864 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 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T273 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 T273 SFG registered?

T273 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T273 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T273 SFG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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