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T296 CFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,400 mi
Last recorded82,400 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,710 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,525 miles

Both no.plates water damaged

Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside spot light not working

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion on front cross member

Sterring damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,339 miles

no plate water damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

no plate water damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 78,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 78,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,986 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Wheels fitted to vehicle are protruding right to outer edge of wheel arches

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,131 miles

Wheels fitted to vehicle are protruding right to outer edge of wheel arches

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,595 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,158 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 67,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T296 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T296 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.

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What year was T296 CFO registered?

T296 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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