1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C3 FMH
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/04/1999. Recorded mileage 131,131 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2500cc
C3 FMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 131,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C3 FMH Mileage History
- 16/07/2024126,711 mi
- 23/07/2024126,717 mi+6 mi
- 15/07/2025128,830 mi+2,113 mi
- 15/07/2025128,838 mi+8 mi
- 15/07/2026131,131 mi+2,293 mi
Average of roughly 2,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C3 FMH 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 (C3 FMH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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