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Land Rover Defender

Beige and Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc

R599 OUSMOT history

R599 OUS is a beige and green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 197,193 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

R599 OUS beige Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
197,193 km
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
20,051 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 OUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Beige and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 OUS was last recorded at 197,193 km on 24 Jun 2026, 27,397 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,796 km · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
27,397 km
Average per year
20,051 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,193 km
  • 2025 – 169,796 km
  • 2024 – 127,875 km
  • 2021 – 85,538 km
  • 2020 – 77,682 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,193 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 8 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,193 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    197,193 km
    Test number
    361372220684
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail197,193 km (+27,397)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,193 km
    Test number
    139574445703
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,796 km (+41,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,796 km
    Test number
    185308085723
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,875 km (+42,337)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,875 km
    Test number
    281857363676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,538 km (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,538 km
    Test number
    548606656550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,682 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,682 km
    Test number
    939007709602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 OUS

Does R599 OUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 OUS is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R599 OUS?
The MOT on R599 OUS is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 OUS done?
R599 OUS was recorded at 197,193 km at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 20,051 km a year.
Has R599 OUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 OUS has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R599 OUS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R599 OUS find?
R599 OUS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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