1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T997 BFJ
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 150,399 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T997 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 150,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T997 BFJ 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 (T997 BFJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”; “Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust box front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))”.
T997 BFJ Mileage History
- 27/03/2024138,446 mi
- 05/04/2024138,447 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2025144,460 mi+6,013 mi
- 13/03/2025144,464 mi+4 mi
- 11/03/2026150,399 mi+5,935 mi
Average of roughly 6,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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