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99 TR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

164,288 mi
Last recorded164,288 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 TR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 164,288 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 163,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 161,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,249 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 159,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 153,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 148,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 142,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 122,201 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing/hub.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,731 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear recommend attention.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,619 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,807 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,412 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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99 TR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 99 TR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 99 TR?

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What year was 99 TR registered?

99 TR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is 99 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 TR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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