1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T258 BCU
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 141,723 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,723 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
T258 BCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 141,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T258 BCU Mileage History
- 10/04/2024138,283 mi
- 25/04/2025138,548 mi+265 mi
- 25/04/2025138,548 mi
- 14/05/2026141,723 mi+3,175 mi
- 15/05/2026141,723 mi
Average of roughly 1,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T258 BCU 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 (T258 BCU) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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