1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V448 FJR
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/10/1999. Recorded mileage 89,777 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,777 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
V448 FJR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 89,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V448 FJR Mileage History
- 23/03/200644,783 mi
- 22/03/2007475,569 mi+430,786 mi
- 25/03/200849,817 mi-425,752 mi
- 25/03/200952,142 mi+2,325 mi
- 30/03/201053,316 mi+1,174 mi
- 28/03/201154,405 mi+1,089 mi
- 30/03/201256,115 mi+1,710 mi
- 11/09/201361,486 mi+5,371 mi
- 19/08/201466,439 mi+4,953 mi
- 19/08/201466,439 mi
- 09/03/201568,695 mi+2,256 mi
- 06/04/201672,139 mi+3,444 mi
- 29/03/201773,685 mi+1,546 mi
- 29/05/201875,463 mi+1,778 mi
- 08/06/201875,463 mi
- 17/05/201976,222 mi+759 mi
- 06/07/202080,270 mi+4,048 mi
- 06/07/202080,270 mi
- 21/06/202183,012 mi+2,742 mi
- 29/06/202285,979 mi+2,967 mi
- 16/07/202285,990 mi+11 mi
- 18/07/202286,000 mi+10 mi
- 20/07/202388,133 mi+2,133 mi
- 01/08/202489,482 mi+1,349 mi
- 05/05/202689,743 mi+261 mi
- 05/06/202689,777 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,227 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V448 FJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V448 FJR) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing axle swivel housing (2.1.2 (c) (i))”; “Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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