1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PRA 77J
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 190,673 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PRA 77J Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 190,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PRA 77J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (PRA 77J) between September 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)”.
PRA 77J Mileage History
- 26/09/200592,334 mi
- 26/09/2006104,606 mi+12,272 mi
- 18/09/2007117,528 mi+12,922 mi
- 11/09/2008131,907 mi+14,379 mi
- 18/09/2008131,907 mi
- 08/09/2009144,960 mi+13,053 mi
- 14/09/2009144,963 mi+3 mi
- 29/09/2010146,949 mi+1,986 mi
- 29/09/2010146,949 mi
- 20/09/2011149,292 mi+2,343 mi
- 18/09/2012153,596 mi+4,304 mi
- 25/09/2013158,051 mi+4,455 mi
- 03/10/2014164,135 mi+6,084 mi
- 06/07/2016170,925 mi+6,790 mi
- 06/07/2016170,925 mi
- 05/02/2019172,036 mi+1,111 mi
- 05/02/2019172,036 mi
- 05/02/2020177,689 mi+5,653 mi
- 16/02/2021182,589 mi+4,900 mi
- 10/02/2022188,418 mi+5,829 mi
- 23/01/2023189,235 mi+817 mi
- 06/02/2024189,603 mi+368 mi
- 29/01/2025189,991 mi+388 mi
- 12/02/2026190,673 mi+682 mi
Average of roughly 4,825 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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