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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

1717 DFMOT history

1717 DF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

1717 DF 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,199 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1717 DF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1717 DF was last recorded at 67,199 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,859 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,340 miles
Average per year
2,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,199 miles
  • 2024 – 63,859 miles
  • 2023 – 60,366 miles
  • 2022 – 56,179 miles
  • 2021 – 52,713 miles
  • 2020 – 49,286 miles
  • 2019 – 46,374 miles
  • 2018 – 40,990 miles
  • 2017 – 40,611 miles
  • 2016 – 39,321 miles
  • 2015 – 38,000 miles
  • 2014 – 36,811 miles
  • 2013 – 35,822 miles
  • 2012 – 33,356 miles
  • 2011 – 31,476 miles
  • 2010 – 30,523 miles
  • 2009 – 29,563 miles
  • 2008 – 27,455 miles
  • 2007 – 21,298 miles
  • 2006 – 14,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,199 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.

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,199 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    684161611077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,859 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    380132934922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,366 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    834414565860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,179 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    851635238702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,713 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,713 miles
    Test number
    559513528236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,286 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    867029626732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,374 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    164635980624
    • AdvisoryHeavily coated in underseal
  8. Pass40,990 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    664487225167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,611 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    373949571806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  10. Fail40,593 miles (+1,272)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    665188514204
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger holed in 2 places (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  11. Pass39,321 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    936730952796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,000 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    669659785159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,811 miles (+15)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,811 miles
    Test number
    818798384262
    • NoteOffside front outrigger has slight corrosion
    • NoteSide steps corroded badly
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight gear oil leak
  14. Fail36,796 miles (+974)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    325042284231
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOffside front outrigger has slight corrosion
    • NoteSide steps corroded badly
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight gear oil leak
  15. Pass35,822 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    775991683209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    137468572238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass33,356 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    589108572205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,476 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,476 miles
    Test number
    339097581210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,523 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    681364480219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    410641289207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,563 miles (+2,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    661351189299
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  22. Pass27,455 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    712397578278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,298 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,298 miles
    Test number
    390157677405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,719 miles
    Test number
    723765886239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1717 DF

What vehicle is registration 1717 DF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1717 DF on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1717 DF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1717 DF is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1717 DF?
The MOT on 1717 DF is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1717 DF done?
1717 DF was recorded at 67,199 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,747 miles a year.
Has 1717 DF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1717 DF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on 1717 DF 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 1717 DF find?
1717 DF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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