1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T262 APO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 196,364 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2495cc
T262 APO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 196,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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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T262 APO Mileage History
- 19/08/2023191,182 mi
- 17/10/2024194,061 mi+2,879 mi
- 18/10/2024194,063 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2025196,339 mi+2,276 mi
- 24/10/2025196,364 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T262 APO 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 (T262 APO) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high both and pattern cloudy and just visible (4.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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