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T277 APO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,695 mi
Last recorded59,695 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 APO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 59,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,677 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,407 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,074 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 588,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,694 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,515 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,371 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,371 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,191 miles

screen damage in zone b but contained to 40mm

Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,182 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

major oil leak

nsf screen damage contained to 40mm in zone b

slight play in rear shocker mount bushs

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,611 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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T277 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T277 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

How do I check the history of T277 APO?

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What year was T277 APO registered?

T277 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T277 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T277 APO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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