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T503 LBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,686 mi
Last recorded101,686 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 96,087 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,935 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,716 miles

Pitman arm joint cover a little perished

Seat belts webbing a little scuffed

rear of the engine damp with diesel but couldn't see a leak at the time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,791 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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T503 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T503 LBC, 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 T503 LBC registered?

T503 LBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T503 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T503 LBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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