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T83 STA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,884 mi
Last recorded104,884 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 104,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,556 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,583 miles

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

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

steering arm bent may put tracking out

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 72,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,807 miles

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

prop shaft universal joint worn

sreering damper robber mount worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,264 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (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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T83 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T83 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T83 STA?

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What year was T83 STA registered?

T83 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T83 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T83 STA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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