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T636 TWX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,156 mi
Last recorded113,156 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT636 TWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,156 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dip position wrong on main switch (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure Centre rear body outrigger tube mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 111,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 111,666 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower u/j worn (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint worn /dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x3 chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 98,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 94,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 92,035 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 92,027 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2017 88,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 85,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 78,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,557 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,556 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,600 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside suspension sligtley lower than offside

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,796 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T636 TWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T636 TWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T636 TWX registered?

T636 TWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T636 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T636 TWX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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