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T274 APO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,790 mi
Last recorded146,790 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 APO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 146,790 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 146,772 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,401 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 139,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 133,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 133,733 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,076 miles

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

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

areas of the chassis are slightly corroded

rear cross member is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 85,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,434 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,903 miles

drivers seat belt damaged.

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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T274 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T274 APO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T274 APO registered?

T274 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T274 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 APO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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