Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
643 VMHMOT history
643 VMH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 142,924 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 643 VMH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
643 VMH was last recorded at 142,924 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,283 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,641 miles
- Average per year
- 5,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,924 miles
- 2025 – 137,283 miles
- 2024 – 130,387 miles
- 2023 – 124,625 miles
- 2022 – 117,428 miles
- 2021 – 112,960 miles
- 2020 – 106,656 miles
- 2019 – 100,892 miles
- 2018 – 93,596 miles
- 2017 – 84,849 miles
- 2016 – 79,229 miles
- 2015 – 70,939 miles
- 2014 – 64,905 miles
- 2013 – 59,426 miles
- 2012 – 53,359 miles
- 2011 – 49,152 miles
- 2010 – 45,198 miles
- 2009 – 40,706 miles
- 2008 – 36,963 miles
- 2007 – 33,580 miles
- 2006 – 28,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,924 miles
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers, from rear bar
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,924 miles (+5,641)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 142,924 miles
- Test number
- 676546244446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,283 miles (+6,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 137,283 miles
- Test number
- 825515353650
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,387 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,387 miles
- Test number
- 221842727175
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,625 miles (+81)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 124,625 miles
- Test number
- 116994654717
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers, from rear bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,544 miles (+7,116)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,544 miles
- Test number
- 154785874038
- DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers, from rear bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass117,428 miles (+4,468)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,428 miles
- Test number
- 178824599023
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAxle oil leaking slightly from offside front
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,960 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,960 miles
- Test number
- 482083758706
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,949 miles (+6,293)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,949 miles
- Test number
- 151464468373
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,656 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 106,656 miles
- Test number
- 167527607029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,892 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 100,892 miles
- Test number
- 186443016100
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail100,881 miles (+7,285)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,881 miles
- Test number
- 727124636877
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,596 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 93,596 miles
- Test number
- 712543487078
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp smell of diesel
Fail93,586 miles (+8,737)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,586 miles
- Test number
- 356081148480
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub leak
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp smell of diesel
Pass84,849 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 84,849 miles
- Test number
- 231041152021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass79,229 miles (+8,290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,229 miles
- Test number
- 956483363490
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass70,939 miles (+6,034)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 70,939 miles
- Test number
- 917504725219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,905 miles (+5,479)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,905 miles
- Test number
- 275410034240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,426 miles (+6,067)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 59,426 miles
- Test number
- 396028443292
- NoteOffside front brake slight bind
Pass53,359 miles (+4,207)7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 53,359 miles
- Test number
- 835398742261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCenter exhaust mount coroded
- NoteFuel tank misting around vent hose no signs of exsesive fuel leak
- NoteNsr & osr lower shock assorber bushes perrished
- NoteOSF, NSF, OSR & NSR Tyres starting to perish
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVery slight fuel weep from pressure regulator
Fail49,152 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,152 miles
- Test number
- 289685341277
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass49,152 miles (+3,954)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,152 miles
- Test number
- 376485441213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,198 miles (+4,492)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,198 miles
- Test number
- 274372350290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,706 miles (+3,743)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 40,706 miles
- Test number
- 610528249290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,963 miles (+3,383)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,963 miles
- Test number
- 270726358246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,580 miles (+5,262)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,580 miles
- Test number
- 774128677225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,318 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,318 miles
- Test number
- 451883786268
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass28,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 28,318 miles
- Test number
- 943383486208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 643 VMH
- What vehicle is registration 643 VMH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 643 VMH on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 2003. 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 643 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 643 VMH is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 643 VMH?
- The MOT on 643 VMH is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 643 VMH done?
- 643 VMH was recorded at 142,924 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
- Has 643 VMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 643 VMH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on 643 VMH 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 643 VMH find?
- 643 VMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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