1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CWK 22Y
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 248,393 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CWK 22Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 248,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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CWK 22Y 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 (CWK 22Y) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”.
CWK 22Y Mileage History
- 14/02/2024238,528 mi
- 05/07/2024238,534 mi+6 mi
- 04/07/2025243,353 mi+4,819 mi
- 09/07/2026248,389 mi+5,036 mi
- 16/07/2026248,393 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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