1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S905 BSF
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/01/1999. Recorded mileage 99,267 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2500cc
S905 BSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 99,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S905 BSF Mileage History
- 02/12/202197,655 mi
- 07/12/202197,661 mi+6 mi
- 06/12/202298,182 mi+521 mi
- 02/04/202598,639 mi+457 mi
- 23/04/202699,267 mi+628 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S905 BSF 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 (S905 BSF) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint dust ”.
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