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T280 CFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,720 mi
Last recorded141,720 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,720 miles

rear chassis starting too swell between layers

Pass 23 Mar 2015 137,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 125,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,382 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,351 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 92,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 84,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,615 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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T280 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T280 CFO, 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 T280 CFO registered?

T280 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T280 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 CFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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