1999 Land Rover Defender 5.9L Diesel · S580 ETO
1999 Land Rover Defender (5.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 140,651 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 5.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S580 ETO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 140,651 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.
S580 ETO 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 (S580 ETO) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S580 ETO Mileage History
- 30/08/2022134,568 mi
- 30/08/2022134,568 mi
- 21/08/2023136,532 mi+1,964 mi
- 12/09/2024138,706 mi+2,174 mi
- 21/08/2025140,651 mi+1,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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
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- 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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