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T43 TDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

140,745 mi
Last recorded140,745 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 TDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 140,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,875 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 135,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 132,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 128,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 126,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 123,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 121,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2017 109,693 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,318 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,096 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 19,460 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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T43 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T43 TDA, 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 T43 TDA registered?

T43 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T43 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T43 TDA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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