1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V312 ETA
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/10/1999. Recorded mileage 148,750 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2500cc
V312 ETA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 148,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V312 ETA Mileage History
- 06/09/200674,014 mi
- 14/09/2007892,207 mi+818,193 mi
- 19/09/200789,222 mi-802,985 mi
- 06/05/200895,861 mi+6,639 mi
- 06/04/2009103,548 mi+7,687 mi
- 12/04/2010108,490 mi+4,942 mi
- 15/04/2011113,419 mi+4,929 mi
- 27/04/2011113,598 mi+179 mi
- 01/05/2012118,001 mi+4,403 mi
- 04/05/2012118,001 mi
- 24/04/2013122,342 mi+4,341 mi
- 15/04/2015127,235 mi+4,893 mi
- 20/04/2016130,879 mi+3,644 mi
- 29/04/2016130,910 mi+31 mi
- 24/05/2017134,870 mi+3,960 mi
- 01/10/2024147,278 mi+12,408 mi
- 01/10/2025148,750 mi+1,472 mi
Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V312 ETA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V312 ETA) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.6.6)”; “Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)”; “Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)”.
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