1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T548 BFX
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/07/1999. Recorded mileage 149,071 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,071 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
T548 BFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 149,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T548 BFX Mileage History
- 20/12/2021145,092 mi
- 09/01/2023147,576 mi+2,484 mi
- 05/01/2024149,058 mi+1,482 mi
- 15/05/2026149,071 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 904 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T548 BFX 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 (T548 BFX) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to bec”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to be”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bod”.
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