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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S843 GFC

S843 GFC

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 157,933 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2495cc

S843 GFC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
  • 157,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S843 GFC Mileage History

  1. 03/03/2022150,669 mi
  2. 06/03/2023152,571 mi+1,902 mi
  3. 28/02/2024155,427 mi+2,856 mi
  4. 28/02/2024155,427 mi
  5. 17/04/2025157,933 mi+2,506 mi

Average of roughly 2,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S843 GFC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (S843 GFC) between March 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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