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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V408 ABE

V408 ABE

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 139,289 miles. MOT valid until 24/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2500cc

V408 ABE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 139,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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V408 ABE Mileage History

  1. 21/09/2022135,025 mi
  2. 25/09/2023136,979 mi+1,954 mi
  3. 20/09/2024138,749 mi+1,770 mi
  4. 24/09/2024138,749 mi
  5. 05/09/2025139,289 mi+540 mi

Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V408 ABE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (V408 ABE) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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