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V612 MOE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

264,486 mi
Last recorded264,486 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV612 MOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 264,486 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 264,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 257,852 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 257,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 250,695 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shockers lower bushes starting to perish/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various welding repairs to underside but in good condition

Pass 27 Jul 2022 249,844 miles

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

Various underside welding repairs undersealed. But in good condition.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 247,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 241,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper hing areas corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 224,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 210,906 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 210,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 196,108 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 196,108 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 174,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 154,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 129,301 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 121,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 118,100 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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V612 MOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V612 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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What year was V612 MOE registered?

V612 MOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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