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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V705 FKU

V705 FKU

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/10/1999. Recorded mileage 151,744 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2500cc

V705 FKU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
  • 151,744 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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V705 FKU Mileage History

  1. 13/07/2022117,803 mi
  2. 10/07/2023121,978 mi+4,175 mi
  3. 10/07/2023121,978 mi
  4. 08/07/2024136,208 mi+14,230 mi
  5. 09/07/2025151,744 mi+15,536 mi

Average of roughly 11,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V705 FKU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (V705 FKU) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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