1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T265 BRV
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 May 1999. Recorded mileage 143,319 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T265 BRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 143,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T265 BRV Mileage History
- 11/08/2023135,479 mi
- 01/08/2024138,598 mi+3,119 mi
- 01/08/2024138,598 mi
- 23/07/2025142,256 mi+3,658 mi
- 30/07/2026143,319 mi+1,063 mi
Average of roughly 2,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T265 BRV 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 (T265 BRV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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))”.
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