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V336 MVO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV336 MVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 117,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 117,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel recording low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel recording little effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,954 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 117,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,457 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 117,457 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,885 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,525 miles

2nd bonnet latch stiff

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,347 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front steering damper

sign of leak from rear fuel filter

Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sign of leak from rear fuel filter

Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,038 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front steering damper leaking

o/s front chassis corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front steering damper leaking

o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 95,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2009 95,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 79,559 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V336 MVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V336 MVO, 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 V336 MVO registered?

V336 MVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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