1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T508 BSO
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 171,861 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T508 BSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 171,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T508 BSO 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 (T508 BSO) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
T508 BSO Mileage History
- 15/08/2022163,975 mi
- 11/08/2023165,971 mi+1,996 mi
- 07/08/2024168,548 mi+2,577 mi
- 12/08/2025170,272 mi+1,724 mi
- 12/08/2026171,861 mi+1,589 mi
Average of roughly 1,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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