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V636 OKL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,962 mi
Last recorded247,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 OKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 247,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 246,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 243,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 240,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 231,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 220,597 miles

Offside Driver's seatbelt receiver case is missing

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seatbelts as seats not fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 219,673 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary one fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bulkhead/door hinge rusted badly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Swivel joint worn badly (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure All three rear seats not bolted down (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seatbelt receiver case missing

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Unable to test rear seatbelts as seats not fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 202,898 miles

Central Upper brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 202,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 202,896 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Centre brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 186,899 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 186,826 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2014 176,062 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 14 May 2014 176,016 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 160,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 160,585 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 149,080 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 149,080 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 142,511 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 142,508 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,768 miles

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

offside rear door not opening

Fail 31 Mar 2008 130,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear door not opening

Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 114,093 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,489 miles

drop arm balljoint boot poorly secured

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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V636 OKL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V636 OKL, 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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V636 OKL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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