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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T217 FAF

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/09/2025
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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T217 FAF Mileage History

  1. 06/09/2022202,201 mi
  2. 21/08/2023225,331 mi+23,130 mi
  3. 22/08/2023225,336 mi+5 mi
  4. 09/08/2024250,183 mi+24,847 mi
  5. 23/08/2024250,184 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 24,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

T217 FAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 02:28
MOT Analysis

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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