1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R570 AOP
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 151,380 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R570 AOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 151,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R570 AOP 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 (R570 AOP) between February 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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 (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
R570 AOP Mileage History
- 03/02/2022147,872 mi
- 07/02/2023149,838 mi+1,966 mi
- 17/02/2023149,850 mi+12 mi
- 03/08/2026151,376 mi+1,526 mi
- 04/08/2026151,380 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 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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