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V608 MOE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,642 mi
Last recorded159,642 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 MOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 159,642 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 159,642 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 153,318 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg heavy under sealed

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 153,138 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front coiling spring not mounted correctly

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 148,071 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,151 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 146,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 143,288 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 139,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 136,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 132,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion hole in floor not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,125 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 117,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,004 miles

N/s outrigger damaged/pushed back/secure.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 107,003 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s outrigger damaged/pushed back/secure.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,532 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,532 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 184,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 155,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 150,124 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 107,542 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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V608 MOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V608 MOE, 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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V608 MOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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