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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S418 JFO

S418 JFO

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/01/1999. Recorded mileage 31,153 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1999 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
31,153 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2495cc

S418 JFO Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
  • 31,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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S418 JFO Mileage History

  1. 04/01/20068,256 mi
  2. 03/01/20079,740 mi+1,484 mi
  3. 03/01/200810,856 mi+1,116 mi
  4. 23/12/200812,612 mi+1,756 mi
  5. 08/12/200913,688 mi+1,076 mi
  6. 02/12/201015,275 mi+1,587 mi
  7. 15/11/201116,490 mi+1,215 mi
  8. 17/05/201216,978 mi+488 mi
  9. 09/05/201317,890 mi+912 mi
  10. 08/05/201419,097 mi+1,207 mi
  11. 13/05/201520,263 mi+1,166 mi
  12. 04/05/201621,043 mi+780 mi
  13. 11/05/201721,673 mi+630 mi
  14. 15/05/201822,148 mi+475 mi
  15. 09/05/201922,704 mi+556 mi
  16. 04/03/202023,464 mi+760 mi
  17. 25/02/202124,738 mi+1,274 mi
  18. 15/03/202226,102 mi+1,364 mi
  19. 08/03/202326,913 mi+811 mi
  20. 17/07/202427,739 mi+826 mi
  21. 09/07/202529,263 mi+1,524 mi
  22. 02/09/202631,153 mi+1,890 mi

Average of roughly 1,108 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

S418 JFO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 02:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (S418 JFO) between January 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY