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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V831 GRM

V831 GRM

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/10/1999. Recorded mileage 161,168 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2500cc

V831 GRM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
  • 161,168 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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V831 GRM Mileage History

  1. 28/11/2023151,207 mi
  2. 19/12/2024156,008 mi+4,801 mi
  3. 19/12/2024156,008 mi
  4. 21/01/2026161,168 mi+5,160 mi
  5. 23/01/2026161,168 mi

Average of roughly 4,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V831 GRM 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 (V831 GRM) between November 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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