1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T131 BFW
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/06/1999. Recorded mileage 185,797 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2495cc
T131 BFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 185,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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T131 BFW Mileage History
- 12/02/2022183,400 mi
- 16/02/2023184,776 mi+1,376 mi
- 21/02/2024185,517 mi+741 mi
- 06/03/2025185,663 mi+146 mi
- 02/03/2026185,797 mi+134 mi
Average of roughly 592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T131 BFW 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 (T131 BFW) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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