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V436 HLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,269 mi
Last recorded154,269 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 HLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 154,269 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 153,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 153,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,670 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,703 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 105,682 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,503 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,131 miles

rear cross member corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,902 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,993 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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V436 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V436 HLS, 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 V436 HLS registered?

V436 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V436 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V436 HLS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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