1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L8 KJW
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 155,658 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 KJW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2022
- 155,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 KJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (L8 KJW) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L8 KJW Mileage History
- 03/02/2022155,658 mi
- 03/02/2022155,658 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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- 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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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