1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T348 BJM
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 141,757 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T348 BJM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
- 141,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T348 BJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T348 BJM) between July 2005 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure A frame bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front radius arm bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
T348 BJM Mileage History
- 21/07/200559,275 mi
- 21/07/20066,641 mi-52,634 mi
- 21/07/20066,641 mi
- 19/07/200772,652 mi+66,011 mi
- 24/07/200881,673 mi+9,021 mi
- 25/07/200991,997 mi+10,324 mi
- 25/07/200992,000 mi+3 mi
- 23/07/201097,740 mi+5,740 mi
- 23/07/201097,740 mi
- 25/07/201198,151 mi+411 mi
- 25/07/201198,151 mi
- 04/07/201298,392 mi+241 mi
- 26/09/201398,404 mi+12 mi
- 23/09/2014116,508 mi+18,104 mi
- 25/09/2014116,508 mi
- 24/09/2015127,928 mi+11,420 mi
- 24/09/2015127,928 mi
- 22/02/2021137,895 mi+9,967 mi
- 24/02/2021137,901 mi+6 mi
- 08/02/2023139,369 mi+1,468 mi
- 09/02/2023139,371 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/2024141,757 mi+2,386 mi
- 13/02/2024141,757 mi
Average of roughly 4,443 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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