
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
V636 OKLMOT history
V636 OKL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 247,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 247,962 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V636 OKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V636 OKL was last recorded at 247,962 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 246,145 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,817 miles
- Average per year
- 7,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,962 miles
- 2025 – 246,145 miles
- 2024 – 243,568 miles
- 2022 – 240,038 miles
- 2020 – 231,291 miles
- 2019 – 220,597 miles
- 2018 – 202,898 miles
- 2016 – 202,896 miles
- 2015 – 186,899 miles
- 2014 – 176,062 miles
- 2013 – 160,740 miles
- 2011 – 149,080 miles
- 2009 – 142,511 miles
- 2008 – 130,768 miles
- 2007 – 114,096 miles
- 2006 – 101,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016
Unable to test rear seatbelts as seats not fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Central Upper brake lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear door corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,962 miles (+1,817)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 247,962 miles
- Test number
- 544011073061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,145 miles (+2,577)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 246,145 miles
- Test number
- 511595159946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass243,568 miles (+3,530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 243,568 miles
- Test number
- 540836073200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass240,038 miles (+8,747)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 240,038 miles
- Test number
- 352668888040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,291 miles (+10,694)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 231,291 miles
- Test number
- 371460196472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,597 miles (+924)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 220,597 miles
- Test number
- 222612034747
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's seatbelt receiver case is missing
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts as seats not fitted
Fail219,673 miles (+16,775)4 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,673 miles
- Test number
- 409734480953
- DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Swivel joint worn badly (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure All three rear seats not bolted down (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary one fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bulkhead/door hinge rusted badly (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt receiver case missing
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slightly damaged
- AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts as seats not fitted
Pass202,898 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 202,898 miles
- Test number
- 413891516022
- AdvisoryCentral Upper brake lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulkhead corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cuts in sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,897 miles (+1)15 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,897 miles
- Test number
- 288309824310
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper brake lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cuts in sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,896 miles (+15,997)10 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,896 miles
- Test number
- 948362778608
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop link link (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass186,899 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 186,899 miles
- Test number
- 908284955116
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail186,826 miles (+10,764)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,826 miles
- Test number
- 507093555188
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass176,062 miles (+46)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 176,062 miles
- Test number
- 867711344108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in offside front wheel bearing
- NotePlay in offside rear wheel bearing
- NoteRear shock absorber bushes worn
Fail176,016 miles (+15,276)7 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,016 miles
- Test number
- 207714834116
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in offside front wheel bearing
- NotePlay in offside rear wheel bearing
- NoteRear shock absorber bushes worn
Pass160,740 miles (+155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 160,740 miles
- Test number
- 898455423006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail160,585 miles (+11,505)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,585 miles
- Test number
- 626301523026
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass149,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 149,080 miles
- Test number
- 248299831356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,080 miles (+6,569)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,080 miles
- Test number
- 839036531347
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Pass142,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 142,511 miles
- Test number
- 211979599028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,508 miles (+11,740)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,508 miles
- Test number
- 164469399454
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass130,768 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 130,768 miles
- Test number
- 133541098468
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear door not opening
Fail130,766 miles (+16,670)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,766 miles
- Test number
- 470101698017
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear door not opening
Pass114,096 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 114,096 miles
- Test number
- 683301437047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,093 miles (+12,604)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,093 miles
- Test number
- 361130837040
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass101,489 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 101,489 miles
- Test number
- 441834646013
- NoteDrop arm balljoint boot poorly secured
Questions about V636 OKL
- Does V636 OKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V636 OKL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V636 OKL?
- The MOT on V636 OKL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V636 OKL done?
- V636 OKL was recorded at 247,962 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
- Has V636 OKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V636 OKL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on V636 OKL 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 V636 OKL find?
- V636 OKL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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