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V621 RAL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,394 mi
Last recorded116,394 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV621 RAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to all 4 calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 116,392 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, 1 hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, 3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to all 4 calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to all 4 calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 112,628 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel pipe at filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to all 4 calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,670 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 108,666 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,332 miles

Offside Rear CENTRAL X MEMBER HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,640 miles

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 92,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,575 miles

Offside Rear backing plate corrorded

propshaft bearing slight play front

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2018 90,575 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired both (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear backing plate corrorded

propshaft bearing slight play front

underbody corrosion

rocker cover leaking and smoking

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 89,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,997 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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V621 RAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V621 RAL, 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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V621 RAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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