1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V397 FUJ
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 104,040 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V397 FUJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 104,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V397 FUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V397 FUJ) between December 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
V397 FUJ Mileage History
- 22/12/200529,909 mi
- 08/01/200739,036 mi+9,127 mi
- 01/02/200848,182 mi+9,146 mi
- 16/01/200952,079 mi+3,897 mi
- 21/01/201057,041 mi+4,962 mi
- 08/02/201160,399 mi+3,358 mi
- 21/11/201265,312 mi+4,913 mi
- 05/12/201367,086 mi+1,774 mi
- 15/12/201471,070 mi+3,984 mi
- 14/12/201574,018 mi+2,948 mi
- 17/12/201677,010 mi+2,992 mi
- 16/12/201779,639 mi+2,629 mi
- 19/12/201883,012 mi+3,373 mi
- 21/12/201985,713 mi+2,701 mi
- 19/12/202089,060 mi+3,347 mi
- 29/12/202192,021 mi+2,961 mi
- 29/12/202295,156 mi+3,135 mi
- 16/12/202398,605 mi+3,449 mi
- 19/12/2024101,730 mi+3,125 mi
- 15/12/2025104,040 mi+2,310 mi
Average of roughly 3,710 miles per year across 20 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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