1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T457 AKN
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/05/1999. Recorded mileage 233,506 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,506 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
T457 AKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 233,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T457 AKN Mileage History
- 23/06/2022226,907 mi
- 04/07/2023228,649 mi+1,742 mi
- 11/07/2025229,098 mi+449 mi
- 01/06/2026233,506 mi+4,408 mi
Average of roughly 1,675 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T457 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T457 AKN) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (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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