1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T217 FAF
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/08/1999. Recorded mileage 250,184 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,184 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
T217 FAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 250,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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T217 FAF Mileage History
- 06/09/2022202,201 mi
- 21/08/2023225,331 mi+23,130 mi
- 22/08/2023225,336 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/2024250,183 mi+24,847 mi
- 23/08/2024250,184 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 24,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T217 FAF 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 (T217 FAF) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 fractured significantly reducing structural strength Lower sh”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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