1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T282 APO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 62,788 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,788 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
T282 APO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 62,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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T282 APO Mileage History
- 06/05/202559,209 mi
- 08/05/202559,212 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/202662,788 mi+3,576 mi
- 24/04/202662,788 mi
Average of roughly 3,704 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T282 APO 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 (T282 APO) between May 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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