1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T482 BFX
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 May 1999. Recorded mileage 121,245 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T482 BFX Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 121,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T482 BFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T482 BFX) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (40 issues), Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
T482 BFX Mileage History
- 18/05/200658,926 mi
- 16/05/200766,258 mi+7,332 mi
- 18/05/200766,258 mi
- 13/05/200874,291 mi+8,033 mi
- 15/05/200874,291 mi
- 18/05/200980,370 mi+6,079 mi
- 18/05/200980,370 mi
- 14/05/201083,831 mi+3,461 mi
- 12/05/201187,608 mi+3,777 mi
- 13/05/201187,616 mi+8 mi
- 25/04/201290,536 mi+2,920 mi
- 23/04/201394,181 mi+3,645 mi
- 23/04/201394,181 mi
- 11/04/201497,188 mi+3,007 mi
- 14/04/201497,188 mi
- 23/04/201599,941 mi+2,753 mi
- 27/04/201599,941 mi
- 20/04/2016102,375 mi+2,434 mi
- 21/04/2016102,375 mi
- 02/05/2017105,476 mi+3,101 mi
- 03/05/2017105,476 mi
- 19/04/2018107,878 mi+2,402 mi
- 01/05/2018107,880 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/2019110,257 mi+2,377 mi
- 01/05/2019110,257 mi
- 21/10/2020113,003 mi+2,746 mi
- 31/10/2020113,006 mi+3 mi
- 16/06/2021113,054 mi+48 mi
- 08/07/2021113,059 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/2022113,463 mi+404 mi
- 06/07/2023115,429 mi+1,966 mi
- 14/06/2024117,073 mi+1,644 mi
- 20/06/2025119,201 mi+2,128 mi
- 20/06/2025119,201 mi
- 12/06/2026121,115 mi+1,914 mi
- 19/06/2026121,245 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 3,103 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
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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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