1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T642 AFM
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 150,888 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T642 AFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 150,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T642 AFM 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 (T642 AFM) between July 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T642 AFM Mileage History
- 06/07/2022145,719 mi
- 29/11/2022145,751 mi+32 mi
- 29/11/2023150,882 mi+5,131 mi
- 12/01/2024150,888 mi+6 mi
- 12/01/2024150,888 mi
Average of roughly 3,402 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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