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T373 SFF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,325 mi
Last recorded137,325 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT373 SFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,253 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 135,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 132,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 124,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,204 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2015 111,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,132 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre tread cracking

off side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre side wall is cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre tread cracking

off side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre side wall is cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 101,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,618 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 98,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,333 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 97,333 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,729 miles

Play at near side wiper spindle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside 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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T373 SFF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T373 SFF, 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 T373 SFF registered?

T373 SFF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T373 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T373 SFF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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