1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T451 BFX
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 226,045 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,045 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
T451 BFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 226,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T451 BFX Mileage History
- 15/11/2023201,251 mi
- 17/11/2023201,260 mi+9 mi
- 28/10/2024212,984 mi+11,724 mi
- 05/11/2024213,058 mi+74 mi
- 05/11/2025226,045 mi+12,987 mi
Average of roughly 12,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T451 BFX 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 (T451 BFX) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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