1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V596 DLL
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 224,033 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V596 DLL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 224,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V596 DLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V596 DLL) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
V596 DLL Mileage History
- 18/10/2006116,175 mi
- 04/10/200712,795 mi-103,380 mi
- 11/10/2007127,695 mi+114,900 mi
- 15/10/2008138,565 mi+10,870 mi
- 14/10/2009152,264 mi+13,699 mi
- 14/10/2009152,264 mi
- 26/10/2010158,195 mi+5,931 mi
- 26/10/2010158,199 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/2011161,135 mi+2,936 mi
- 25/10/2012164,622 mi+3,487 mi
- 25/10/2012164,622 mi
- 26/10/2013170,792 mi+6,170 mi
- 22/10/2014178,647 mi+7,855 mi
- 22/10/2015185,842 mi+7,195 mi
- 21/03/2017192,039 mi+6,197 mi
- 26/02/2018193,842 mi+1,803 mi
- 14/03/2019201,087 mi+7,245 mi
- 13/03/2020204,387 mi+3,300 mi
- 19/03/2021205,912 mi+1,525 mi
- 08/03/2022209,409 mi+3,497 mi
- 07/03/2023212,613 mi+3,204 mi
- 07/03/2024216,996 mi+4,383 mi
- 24/03/2025222,755 mi+5,759 mi
- 23/03/2026224,033 mi+1,278 mi
Average of roughly 5,552 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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