1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T778 BDN
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 74,552 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T778 BDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 74,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T778 BDN 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 (T778 BDN) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Steering component deformed Track bar bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))”.
T778 BDN Mileage History
- 12/08/202273,640 mi
- 08/08/202373,820 mi+180 mi
- 06/08/202474,150 mi+330 mi
- 29/08/202574,551 mi+401 mi
- 05/09/202574,552 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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