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V602 OKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 OKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 108,707 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a frame mounting locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,373 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,509 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 107,508 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,681 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 104,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,678 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,379 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,519 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,487 miles

offside front hubseal leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,973 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,147 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,355 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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V602 OKM 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 87.5%.

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 V602 OKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V602 OKM registered?

V602 OKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V602 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V602 OKM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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