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V637 GTC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 GTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,413 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear position light lenses faded

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear position light lenses faded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,611 miles

Front both shocker turrets corroded

Rear both side light red lenes faded

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,611 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOX PANNEL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both shocker turrets corroded

Rear both side light red lenes faded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,410 miles

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

Nearside Front tractor hub leaking

Offside Front tractor hub leaking

Offside door hingre deteriorated but door still functions and secures

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tractor housing leaking oil

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tractor housing leaking oil

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 94,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit binternasl by door bare wires (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,680 miles

Front BOTH tractor joints leaking a small amount of grease

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats full of heavy / fragile equipment ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 93,680 miles

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

Front BOTH tractor joints leaking a small amount of grease

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats full of heavy / fragile equipment ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ bumper marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,374 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight perishing.

offside and nearside front upper shock absorbers towers corroding slightly.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,754 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,072 miles

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

Nearside side step corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,068 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2014 80,675 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 80,675 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight weeping from nearside front swivel

slight weeping from offside front swivel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,281 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

slight noise from diff

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,318 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,711 miles

Oil leak

tyres cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,711 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

tyres cracking

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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V637 GTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V637 GTC, 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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V637 GTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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