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V36 GCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

175,322 mi
Last recorded175,322 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 GCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 175,322 miles

off side rear brake disc inner face scored / worn and brake fluctuating

oil leaks

play at off side front wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2025 175,315 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear lower crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

off side rear brake disc inner face scored / worn and brake fluctuating

oil leaks

play at off side front wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2024 170,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 166,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 166,898 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front turret rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front turret rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear chassis and rear crossmember area rusted through in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 162,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 154,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 154,938 miles

Brake performance not tested brade pads are below 1.5 mm not safe to carry out test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in the osf foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working switch is fautly (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 154,938 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pads are below 1mm unsafe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in the osf foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working switch is faulty (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1 mm on inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 150,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking on side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front floo/footwell holed but not in any prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 145,140 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 145,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 31 May 2016 142,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 139,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre side wall cut

Fail 22 May 2015 139,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre side wall cut

Pass 22 May 2014 119,719 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 102,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 102,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 91,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 86,920 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,306 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel long

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake travel long

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,474 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 77,474 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,041 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 73,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 69,191 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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V36 GCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V36 GCD, 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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V36 GCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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