1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V230 AFE
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 100,221 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V230 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 100,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V230 AFE 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 (V230 AFE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V230 AFE Mileage History
- 16/11/202296,620 mi
- 03/11/202397,834 mi+1,214 mi
- 12/11/202499,098 mi+1,264 mi
- 19/11/202499,119 mi+21 mi
- 18/11/2025100,221 mi+1,102 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 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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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
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