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V536 NAL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

209,360 mi
Last recorded209,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 209,360 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 205,439 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 200,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 195,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 189,637 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 189,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing locking nut missing and nut loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 183,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 177,807 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 172,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 167,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 160,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 156,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,005 miles

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

all chassis and components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 148,036 miles

all brake pipes corroded

sltght play in offside front king pin

Fail 12 Aug 2013 147,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

sltght play in offside front king pin

Pass 21 Aug 2012 143,890 miles

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

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

front shock absorber mountings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 137,927 miles

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

all brake pipes rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 121,695 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in offside rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2008 112,868 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 112,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 103,933 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 95,040 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 94,954 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 84,172 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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V536 NAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V536 NAL, 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 V536 NAL registered?

V536 NAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V536 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V536 NAL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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