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8299 TD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,743 mi
Last recorded75,743 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8299 TD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,743 miles

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

underside blacked

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,214 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front body floor holed/corroded to excess no prescribed area

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear floor support bar corroded to excess possibly pot riveted to floor so possibly non structural

Fail 6 Dec 2022 72,675 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a bar on rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear floor support bar corroded to excess possibly pot riveted to floor so possibly non structural

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,323 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,642 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,265 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 59,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,946 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,920 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,365 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 41,261 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,261 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,683 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,248 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,106 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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8299 TD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 8299 TD, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8299 TD registered?

8299 TD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is 8299 TD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8299 TD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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