1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T268 AFO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 140,045 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T268 AFO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2023
- 140,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T268 AFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T268 AFO) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
T268 AFO Mileage History
- 26/11/2021138,028 mi
- 30/11/2022139,148 mi+1,120 mi
- 01/12/2022139,153 mi+5 mi
- 12/12/2023140,045 mi+892 mi
Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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