1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RCM 133
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 126,705 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RCM 133 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 126,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RCM 133 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 (RCM 133) between January 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
RCM 133 Mileage History
- 15/01/200762,686 mi
- 02/06/200870,033 mi+7,347 mi
- 30/04/200972,190 mi+2,157 mi
- 08/04/201075,138 mi+2,948 mi
- 08/04/201075,138 mi
- 11/04/201181,320 mi+6,182 mi
- 16/04/201285,317 mi+3,997 mi
- 01/05/201389,885 mi+4,568 mi
- 30/04/201494,207 mi+4,322 mi
- 28/04/201599,709 mi+5,502 mi
- 28/04/201599,709 mi
- 26/04/2016103,553 mi+3,844 mi
- 26/04/2016103,553 mi
- 27/04/2017106,699 mi+3,146 mi
- 27/04/2017106,699 mi
- 27/04/2018107,472 mi+773 mi
- 30/04/2019107,758 mi+286 mi
- 27/10/2020111,118 mi+3,360 mi
- 20/10/2021115,095 mi+3,977 mi
- 06/06/2022116,985 mi+1,890 mi
- 31/05/2023120,378 mi+3,393 mi
- 30/05/2024122,122 mi+1,744 mi
- 15/05/2025124,749 mi+2,627 mi
- 02/06/2026126,705 mi+1,956 mi
Average of roughly 3,304 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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