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T473 TTN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,323 mi
Last recorded148,323 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 TTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 148,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 148,323 miles

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 143,772 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 143,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 132,638 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 132,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,409 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,181 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,145 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 79,145 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 62,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,800 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 56,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T473 TTN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T473 TTN, 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 T473 TTN registered?

T473 TTN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T473 TTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T473 TTN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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