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V503 GPP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 GPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,016 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,649 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 140,649 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,867 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 132,987 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,362 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,749 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

stone cuts in all tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,941 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,992 miles

large cut in offside rear tyre tread

offside lower windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,363 miles

crack in offside lower windscreen

nearside rear chassis end very rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,013 miles

offside lower windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,745 miles

crack in offside lower windscreen

nearside front brake pipe on chassis under bonnet ,rusty

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings snagged in door catches

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,130 miles

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings snagged in door catches

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,421 miles

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside footstep structures corroded through.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,517 miles

nearside front tyre low in tread.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,975 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,316 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 53,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V503 GPP 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 V503 GPP, 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 V503 GPP?

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What year was V503 GPP registered?

V503 GPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V503 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V503 GPP 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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