1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V451 FYA
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 238,369 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V451 FYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 238,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V451 FYA 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 (V451 FYA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V451 FYA Mileage History
- 26/09/2023216,185 mi
- 16/09/2024225,879 mi+9,694 mi
- 20/09/2024225,937 mi+58 mi
- 22/09/2025238,016 mi+12,079 mi
- 06/10/2025238,369 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 10,934 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: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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