1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T265 AGR
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 319,257 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 319,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T265 AGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 319,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T265 AGR 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 (T265 AGR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T265 AGR Mileage History
- 21/10/2022320,010 km
- 01/11/2023315,658 km-4,352 km
- 27/09/2024317,155 mi
- 19/09/2025319,237 mi+2,082 mi
- 01/10/2025319,257 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly -256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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