1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G44 RSH
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 252,916 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G44 RSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2024
- 252,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
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G44 RSH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (G44 RSH) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
G44 RSH Mileage History
- 18/06/2022247,524 mi
- 25/06/2022247,529 mi+5 mi
- 20/07/2023250,026 mi+2,497 mi
- 28/07/2023250,034 mi+8 mi
- 30/07/2024252,916 mi+2,882 mi
Average of roughly 2,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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