1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T437 AOJ
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 157,333 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T437 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 157,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T437 AOJ 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 (T437 AOJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
T437 AOJ Mileage History
- 23/03/2023147,103 mi
- 22/03/2024151,428 mi+4,325 mi
- 22/03/2024151,428 mi
- 14/03/2025155,118 mi+3,690 mi
- 27/03/2026157,333 mi+2,215 mi
Average of roughly 3,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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