1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S317 AJL
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 114,893 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2500cc
S317 AJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 114,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S317 AJL Mileage History
- 07/02/202495,353 mi
- 07/02/202495,353 mi
- 12/05/2025106,844 mi+11,491 mi
- 12/05/2025106,844 mi
- 06/05/2026114,893 mi+8,049 mi
Average of roughly 8,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S317 AJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (S317 AJL) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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