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T453 STA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,616 mi
Last recorded48,616 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 48,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,777 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 47,777 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 47,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 47,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 45,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,395 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,735 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,642 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,395 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,640 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slight cut

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,640 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre slight cut

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,373 miles

n/s/f tyre several cuts on wall

o/s seat belt catch

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,224 miles

o/s seat belt stalk casing missing but works ok

smoke

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,970 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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T453 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T453 STA, 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 T453 STA registered?

T453 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T453 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 STA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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