1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T103 CFO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 99,628 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T103 CFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 99,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T103 CFO 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 (T103 CFO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
T103 CFO Mileage History
- 24/02/202389,999 mi
- 10/02/202491,227 mi+1,228 mi
- 28/01/202595,455 mi+4,228 mi
- 30/01/202699,581 mi+4,126 mi
- 05/02/202699,628 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 3,265 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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