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T783 VSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT783 VSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 184,041 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 184,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 178,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 178,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust mount broken due to corrosion.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 176,525 miles

Both Rear Doors Corroded From Inside

Front Number Plate Cracked

Rear Door Boot Cracked

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath + All Suspensions

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 175,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 170,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 165,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 160,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 155,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 149,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 133,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 121,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 83,177 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 78,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,529 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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T783 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T783 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 T783 VSC registered?

T783 VSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is T783 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T783 VSC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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