1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V57 GCN
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/09/1999. Recorded mileage 147,115 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,115 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
V57 GCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 147,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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V57 GCN Mileage History
- 03/08/2023141,610 mi
- 03/06/2024143,017 mi+1,407 mi
- 30/05/2025145,230 mi+2,213 mi
- 26/05/2026147,115 mi+1,885 mi
- 01/06/2026147,115 mi
Average of roughly 1,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V57 GCN 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 (V57 GCN) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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