1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DRZ 80
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 46,755 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DRZ 80 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 46,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DRZ 80 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (DRZ 80) between February 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out decelerometer test due to excessive brake bind ”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
DRZ 80 Mileage History
- 04/02/201049,620 mi
- 04/02/201117,676 mi-31,944 mi
- 31/01/201220,800 mi+3,124 mi
- 03/02/201220,807 mi+7 mi
- 22/01/201322,555 mi+1,748 mi
- 13/01/201424,290 mi+1,735 mi
- 15/01/201525,510 mi+1,220 mi
- 20/01/201627,444 mi+1,934 mi
- 12/01/201729,244 mi+1,800 mi
- 24/01/201830,599 mi+1,355 mi
- 22/01/201932,101 mi+1,502 mi
- 27/07/202034,677 mi+2,576 mi
- 20/07/202135,412 mi+735 mi
- 21/07/202237,385 mi+1,973 mi
- 26/07/202237,399 mi+14 mi
- 13/07/202339,546 mi+2,147 mi
- 27/06/202441,979 mi+2,433 mi
- 31/07/202544,796 mi+2,817 mi
- 06/08/202646,750 mi+1,954 mi
- 13/08/202646,755 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -173 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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