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T283 APO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 APO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 153,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 153,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 139,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 129,451 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 128,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 128,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,495 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 126,493 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,558 miles

Central Rear oil leak hand brake back plate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings panard arm play in bush (2.2.B.1h)

Central Rear oil leak hand brake back plate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,732 miles

Nearside Rear play in top shocker mounting bush

advise offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner eges

Fail 8 Aug 2016 124,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear play in top shocker mounting bush

advise offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner eges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,484 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 121,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 118,491 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 105,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 105,275 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,938 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T283 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T283 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.

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T283 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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