1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T271 APO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 154,032 miles. MOT valid until 10/07/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,032 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
T271 APO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 154,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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T271 APO Mileage History
- 26/06/2023152,088 mi
- 09/07/2024153,385 mi+1,297 mi
- 02/07/2025153,953 mi+568 mi
- 03/07/2025153,953 mi
- 12/06/2026154,032 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T271 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 (T271 APO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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))”.
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