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V632 EUJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV632 EUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 107,887 miles

Coolant leak not excessive

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 107,748 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak not excessive

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,401 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 104,695 miles

Water pump leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2023 104,683 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Water pump leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2023 104,557 miles

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

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Engine leaking water

Front passenger seat missing

Reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,895 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top Kone slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,757 miles

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

vehicle is rusty on underside

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,396 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,295 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp deterating

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,759 miles

vehicle very rusty on underside

Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

vehicle very rusty on underside

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,534 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system deterating

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system deterating

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 98,236 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 97,624 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

no f/bumper

Fail 15 May 2012 97,624 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

f/prop rear hardy spicer insecure

no f/bumper

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,891 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 96,886 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,125 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 95,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,923 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 93,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,672 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 87,672 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V632 EUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V632 EUJ, 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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V632 EUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V632 EUJ shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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