
TBC
1999 Land Rover Defender 90 Td5
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 104
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Land Rover Defender features a TD5 turbo diesel engine, galvanized chassis, and recent Keswick Green repaint. Upgrades include Exmoor Trim seats, a Discovery transfer gearbox, and eligibility for US import.

Condition
7
Well-presented, repainted, galvanised chassis.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SALLDVA87YA178178
Chassis No:
Odometer:
149,187 miles
V650 DCC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Offered without reserve.
Well presented, with TD5 turbo diesel engine
Galvanised chassis, and soft-top with heavy-duty roll cage
The current vendor purchased the car in 2021 for over £18,000 and it has only been lightly used since.
The original ‘Series-style’ doors, tailgate & roof were all new in 2021 and fitted with stainless steel nuts and bolts; the windows are also removable allowing the windscreen to fold down.
It also benefits from a rear bulkhead-delete with a heavy-duty bar-set and canvas hood supplied by Exmoor Trim.
The bodywork was fully repainted in May 2025 in classic Keswick Green, and the chassis has also been fully galvanised promising years of trouble-free motoring ahead.
Crucially for international buyers, this 1999 model is eligible for legal import to the USA under the 25-year exemption rule, a status it achieved in 2024.
Power is supplied through a 2.5 litre Td5 turbo diesel with an EGR valve delete and, to help it breathe a little easier, the centre exhaus...
Points of note
£6,188
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,296
Median Price (Since 2020)
£52,651
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
149,141 miles
Registration Date
1999-09-13
MOT History
Passed
On May 12 2025 with 149,141 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Failed
On Apr 30 2025 with 149,187 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Sep 30 2022 with 147,779 miles
Failed
On Sep 28 2022 with 147,777 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pan rod arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 02 2021 with 144,741 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2020 with 143,393 miles
Passed
On Aug 15 2019 with 142,305 miles
Passed
On Aug 23 2018 with 137,488 miles
Passed
On Aug 30 2017 with 136,994 miles
Passed
On Aug 24 2016 with 129,582 miles
Passed
On Mar 16 2015 with 124,162 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2014 with 122,074 miles
Passed
On Mar 15 2013 with 118,359 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Passed
On Mar 16 2012 with 114,443 miles
Failed
On Mar 07 2012 with 114,443 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Oct 11 2011 with 113,689 miles
Failed
On Aug 31 2011 with 113,675 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On Sep 10 2010 with 110,686 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed
On Sep 06 2010 with 110,686 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Sep 04 2009 with 108,595 miles
Failed
On Sep 03 2009 with 108,595 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Sep 11 2008 with 105,566 miles
Failed
On Sep 09 2008 with 105,566 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Sep 10 2007 with 92,902 miles
Passed
On Aug 14 2006 with 82,663 miles

