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T53 TDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,209 mi
Last recorded104,209 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 TDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 104,209 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 104,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,651 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 98,651 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

centre seat missing at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2021 91,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

centre seat missing at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,439 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing lap belt missing from centre forward facing seat (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,462 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,095 miles

nearside foot board slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

small split in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,901 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 55,647 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,548 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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T53 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T53 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 T53 TDA registered?

T53 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T53 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 TDA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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