1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T270 APO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 170,895 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T270 APO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 170,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T270 APO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T270 APO) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
T270 APO Mileage History
- 20/03/200694,975 mi
- 23/04/2007100,564 mi+5,589 mi
- 07/03/2008103,932 mi+3,368 mi
- 20/03/2009107,453 mi+3,521 mi
- 03/08/2010113,403 mi+5,950 mi
- 14/09/2011116,765 mi+3,362 mi
- 14/09/2011116,765 mi
- 15/10/2012119,948 mi+3,183 mi
- 18/10/2012119,967 mi+19 mi
- 16/12/2013123,416 mi+3,449 mi
- 11/12/2014127,207 mi+3,791 mi
- 11/12/2014127,211 mi+4 mi
- 05/01/2016133,493 mi+6,282 mi
- 08/02/2017139,481 mi+5,988 mi
- 08/02/2017139,481 mi
- 12/04/2018144,920 mi+5,439 mi
- 26/04/2019150,230 mi+5,310 mi
- 21/09/2020155,510 mi+5,280 mi
- 29/09/2020155,531 mi+21 mi
- 29/09/2020155,531 mi
- 06/10/2021158,514 mi+2,983 mi
- 20/12/2022162,203 mi+3,689 mi
- 21/12/2023165,691 mi+3,488 mi
- 08/01/2025168,720 mi+3,029 mi
- 26/02/2025168,725 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/2026170,895 mi+2,170 mi
Average of roughly 3,804 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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