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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

69 MVPMOT history

69 MVP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 138,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

69 MVP grey 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,957 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
69 MVP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

69 MVP was last recorded at 138,957 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,876 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,957 miles
  • 2025 – 137,876 miles
  • 2024 – 136,393 miles
  • 2022 – 135,203 miles
  • 2021 – 134,766 miles
  • 2020 – 134,323 miles
  • 2019 – 132,475 miles
  • 2018 – 130,191 miles
  • 2017 – 128,300 miles
  • 2016 – 125,811 miles
  • 2015 – 123,790 miles
  • 2014 – 116,958 miles
  • 2013 – 110,485 miles
  • 2012 – 104,220 miles
  • 2011 – 98,274 miles
  • 2010 – 94,793 miles
  • 2009 – 92,559 miles
  • 2008 – 90,486 miles
  • 2007 – 88,749 miles
  • 2006 – 87,762 miles
  • 2005 – 86,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,957 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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,957 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,957 miles
    Test number
    382046496343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,876 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    174776941118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,358 miles (+965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,358 miles
    Test number
    755972940567
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Engine (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,393 miles (+1,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    411146435799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass135,203 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,203 miles
    Test number
    195068918485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,202 miles (+436)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    692961796892
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light colour faded, (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass134,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    417136316240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,764 miles (+441)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    823436305765
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass134,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,323 miles
    Test number
    261494779128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,321 miles (+1,846)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,321 miles
    Test number
    586869399339
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass132,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,475 miles
    Test number
    414116041639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,473 miles (+2,282)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,473 miles
    Test number
    509564004025
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass130,191 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    477241345296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail130,189 miles (+1,889)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,189 miles
    Test number
    270769739141
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working keeps going off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working keeps going off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass128,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,300 miles
    Test number
    857416915039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,300 miles (+2,489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,300 miles
    Test number
    984792300622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass125,811 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    677124322631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    858815328484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail123,790 miles (+6,832)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    164101960125
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass116,958 miles (+6,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    456724314446
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass110,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    498822513493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,485 miles (+6,265)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    289870313315
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass104,220 miles (+139)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    176530722393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoot full up not allowing full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

  24. Fail104,081 miles (+5,807)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,081 miles
    Test number
    966704812315
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoot full up not allowing full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

  25. Pass98,274 miles (+3,481)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,274 miles
    Test number
    148098201308
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCluch pedal rubber split

  26. Pass94,793 miles (+2,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,793 miles
    Test number
    392775100361
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass92,559 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    940313919340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail92,554 miles (+2,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,554 miles
    Test number
    414470319311
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  29. Pass90,486 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,486 miles
    Test number
    242285918351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail88,749 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    173239107308
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass88,749 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    403839407479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass87,762 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    471050316380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass86,748 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    86,748 miles
    Test number
    774861215357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 69 MVP

What vehicle is registration 69 MVP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 69 MVP on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1997. 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 69 MVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 69 MVP is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 69 MVP?
The MOT on 69 MVP is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 69 MVP done?
69 MVP was recorded at 138,957 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has 69 MVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 69 MVP has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 69 MVP 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 69 MVP find?
69 MVP passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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