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V618 GOU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,382 mi
Last recorded62,382 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 GOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,382 miles

Coil spring corroded all four showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front swivel seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber/ A frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper bulk head windscreen mounting showing signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered in mud

Fail 7 May 2026 62,380 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front swivel seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber/ A frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper bulk head windscreen mounting showing signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered in mud

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,068 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Front both swivel seals leaking

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,015 miles

Front both swivel housings leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both swivel housings leaking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,142 miles

all tyres cracking

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,132 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,602 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,768 miles

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

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

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

sigth oil laek on nearside front steering ball jont

Fail 16 Nov 2011 54,735 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,827 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play within steering control arms at ball joints.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,827 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play within steering control arms at ball joints.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,245 miles

steering drop arm joint slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers begining to split

Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,294 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 42,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all pads look low

front diff oil leak

front steering damper rod bush worn and on border line

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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V618 GOU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V618 GOU, 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 V618 GOU registered?

V618 GOU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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