1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V892 FYA
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 136,288 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V892 FYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 136,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
V892 FYA 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 (V892 FYA) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gearbo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to be”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
V892 FYA Mileage History
- 27/09/2023126,781 mi
- 28/09/2023126,781 mi
- 11/12/2024131,094 mi+4,313 mi
- 29/01/2026136,250 mi+5,156 mi
- 23/03/2026136,288 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 3,823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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