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T28 LRO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025
Pass 27 Mar 2024
Pass 28 Mar 2023
Pass 25 Mar 2022
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front I Couldn't see the condition of the front brake pads

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear belt not able to check due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear belt not able to check due to child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear belt not able to check due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (1.9.4)

Offside Rear belt not able to check due to child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,107 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,348 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front axle (differential) leaking oil

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,297 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front axle leaking and minor leak from steering box

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,260 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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T28 LRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,793cc petrol 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 T28 LRO, 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 T28 LRO registered?

T28 LRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T28 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T28 LRO 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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