1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T57 SAS
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/06/1999. Recorded mileage 133,107 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,107 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
T57 SAS Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 133,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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T57 SAS Mileage History
- 05/01/2007106,427 mi
- 05/01/2007106,427 mi
- 23/05/2008109,833 mi+3,406 mi
- 27/05/2008109,869 mi+36 mi
- 16/06/2009113,445 mi+3,576 mi
- 18/06/2009116,463 mi+3,018 mi
- 06/07/2010113,609 mi-2,854 mi
- 15/07/2010113,609 mi
- 04/02/2012113,613 mi+4 mi
- 16/03/2013113,613 mi
- 26/03/2013113,613 mi
- 31/03/2014113,613 mi
- 03/04/2014113,613 mi
- 16/10/2015113,617 mi+4 mi
- 11/11/2016113,617 mi
- 19/02/2018113,617 mi
- 07/09/2019113,617 mi
- 05/09/2020113,617 mi
- 15/11/2021117,755 mi+4,138 mi
- 10/11/2022124,357 mi+6,602 mi
- 18/12/2023132,092 mi+7,735 mi
- 17/12/2024133,107 mi+1,015 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T57 SAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T57 SAS) between January 2007 and December 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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