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V577 OKJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

247,527 mi
Last recorded247,527 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 OKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 247,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 243,994 miles

Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper lower bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded from front to rear - not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 243,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps aiming too low - adjustment screws missing or not operational (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper lower bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded from front to rear - not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 241,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 238,627 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 234,480 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

EML on dash

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Vehicle has Corrosion front to back underneath

Fail 28 Nov 2016 234,480 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

EML on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Vehicle has Corrosion front to back underneath

Pass 24 Nov 2015 222,021 miles

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

advise off side reflector lose.

advise play in lower steering shaft uj.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 222,021 miles

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

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

advise off side reflector lose.

advise play in lower steering shaft uj.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 207,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 207,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 190,554 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 190,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 176,667 miles

ADVISE both front wipers starting to spilt.

ADVISE slight oil leak from steering box.

ADVISE slight play in steering column ujs.

ADVISE steering damper bush worn .

Pass 29 Oct 2011 167,029 miles

Advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Advise steering damper bush has slight wear/movement.

Coolant leak

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 155,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 144,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 132,244 miles

ADVISE both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2008 132,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,933 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 118,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 111,486 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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V577 OKJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V577 OKJ, 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 V577 OKJ registered?

V577 OKJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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