1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T126 AWW
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 82,280 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T126 AWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 82,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T126 AWW 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 (T126 AWW) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 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), Steering (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
T126 AWW Mileage History
- 14/12/202275,315 mi
- 12/12/202377,613 mi+2,298 mi
- 16/12/202480,158 mi+2,545 mi
- 08/12/202582,163 mi+2,005 mi
- 19/02/202682,280 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 2,187 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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