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V622 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,287 mi
Last recorded181,287 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV622 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 181,287 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 176,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 171,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 165,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 160,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 156,175 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General under body/chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 152,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 147,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 143,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 140,957 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 137,902 miles

engine oil leak

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 133,301 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2014 127,622 miles

rear crossmember corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 120,288 miles

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

front pads low

rear pinion oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,278 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2011 109,046 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 98,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,221 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,262 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 56,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 50,300 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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V622 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V622 MEC, 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 V622 MEC registered?

V622 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V622 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V622 MEC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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