1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T757 CNP
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 201,859 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T757 CNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 201,859 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.
T757 CNP 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 (T757 CNP) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
T757 CNP Mileage History
- 01/07/2022183,066 mi
- 06/07/2023187,117 mi+4,051 mi
- 25/06/2024191,961 mi+4,844 mi
- 10/07/2025197,128 mi+5,167 mi
- 10/07/2026201,859 mi+4,731 mi
Average of roughly 4,669 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: Good
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