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V627 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

206,103 mi
Last recorded206,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 206,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged side facing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 201,277 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 201,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 199,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 199,014 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 198,460 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has travel

Fail 13 Mar 2023 198,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 193,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 188,858 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 185,907 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 180,707 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 180,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 175,055 miles

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF SWIVEL BALL

Pass 6 Jan 2017 169,225 miles

THE NSR BODY/CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTY

Pass 8 Jan 2016 162,206 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NW BUT CAN NOT SEE IF IT WIRED UP

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

THE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Jan 2015 157,253 miles

PLAY STARTING IN THE NSF OUTER BALL JOINT

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW AND NEED CHECKING SOON

Pass 16 Jan 2014 151,071 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE OSF WHEEL BEARING

THE OSF AND NSF INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,613 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 142,613 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 126,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 126,057 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 110,702 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,614 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 85,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 63,139 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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V627 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 V627 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 V627 MEC registered?

V627 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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