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T903 BFV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,677 mi
Last recorded93,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT903 BFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 93,677 miles

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

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 86,695 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 83,712 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 93,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,077 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,829 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,991 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,113 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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T903 BFV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T903 BFV, 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 T903 BFV?

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What year was T903 BFV registered?

T903 BFV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T903 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T903 BFV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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