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T703 VSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

208,522 mi
Last recorded208,522 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT703 VSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 208,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 208,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 200,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 190,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 192,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 186,078 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 183,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 107,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 101,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (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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T703 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T703 VSC, 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 T703 VSC registered?

T703 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T703 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T703 VSC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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