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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.

V636 OKL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass247,962 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. Pass247,962 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    247,962 miles
    Test number
    544011073061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,145 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    246,145 miles
    Test number
    511595159946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass243,568 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    243,568 miles
    Test number
    540836073200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass240,038 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    240,038 miles
    Test number
    352668888040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass231,291 miles (+10,694)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    231,291 miles
    Test number
    371460196472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass149,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    149,080 miles
    Test number
    248299831356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass142,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    211979599028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass114,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    683301437047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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