1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T962 JVG
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 May 1999. Recorded mileage 214,723 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T962 JVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 214,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T962 JVG 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 (T962 JVG) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower shock bush fitted incorrectly (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Inner handle effects lock causing it to not”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ba”.
T962 JVG Mileage History
- 19/04/2023206,179 mi
- 07/05/2024210,896 mi+4,717 mi
- 21/01/2025211,006 mi+110 mi
- 12/03/2026214,721 mi+3,715 mi
- 21/03/2026214,723 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,925 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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