Official DVLA Record

1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V993 GND

V993 GND

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 216,408 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 13/02/2021
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
216,408 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/02/2021
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1999
Engine
2500cc

V993 GND Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2020
  • 216,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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V993 GND Mileage History

  1. 20/07/200550,622 mi
  2. 26/07/200663,529 mi+12,907 mi
  3. 26/07/200663,529 mi
  4. 23/07/200779,443 mi+15,914 mi
  5. 27/06/200896,839 mi+17,396 mi
  6. 30/06/200896,839 mi
  7. 07/08/2009115,342 mi+18,503 mi
  8. 11/08/2009115,342 mi
  9. 10/08/2010130,928 mi+15,586 mi
  10. 11/08/2010130,928 mi
  11. 10/08/2011147,004 mi+16,076 mi
  12. 11/08/2011147,008 mi+4 mi
  13. 28/08/2012159,331 mi+12,323 mi
  14. 06/09/2012159,336 mi+5 mi
  15. 23/09/2013174,328 mi+14,992 mi
  16. 03/10/2013174,328 mi
  17. 06/10/2014185,210 mi+10,882 mi
  18. 27/10/2015195,183 mi+9,973 mi
  19. 04/11/2015195,183 mi
  20. 17/11/2016199,830 mi+4,647 mi
  21. 16/11/2017207,712 mi+7,882 mi
  22. 23/11/2017207,720 mi+8 mi
  23. 30/10/2018213,263 mi+5,543 mi
  24. 18/12/2018213,282 mi+19 mi
  25. 06/02/2020216,388 mi+3,106 mi
  26. 14/02/2020216,408 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 11,378 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

V993 GND MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 16:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V993 GND) between July 2005 and February 2020.

The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 14 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.

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