1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T597 BSN
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 May 1999. Recorded mileage 143,136 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T597 BSN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 143,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T597 BSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T597 BSN) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
T597 BSN Mileage History
- 25/03/2025142,980 mi
- 02/04/2026143,136 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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