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T73 TKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

165,216 mi
Last recorded165,216 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 TKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 165,216 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 163,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 162,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 156,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 155,050 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 154,479 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 150,719 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 141,243 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 142,002 miles

n/s/r upper shock absorber bush worn

oil and rear diff leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2016 139,239 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 31 Dec 2015 135,932 miles

both front suspension spheres have slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 117,712 miles

no taillights at 7 pin trailer plug

Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 99,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 89,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,077 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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T73 TKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T73 TKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T73 TKS registered?

T73 TKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T73 TKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T73 TKS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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