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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T651 VVWMOT history

T651 VVW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
144,245 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T651 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T651 VVW was last recorded at 144,245 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,025 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
4,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,245 miles
  • 2024 – 144,025 miles
  • 2023 – 144,007 miles
  • 2022 – 143,986 miles
  • 2021 – 143,952 miles
  • 2020 – 143,794 miles
  • 2019 – 143,435 miles
  • 2018 – 143,026 miles
  • 2017 – 142,275 miles
  • 2016 – 140,910 miles
  • 2015 – 139,337 miles
  • 2014 – 136,925 miles
  • 2013 – 131,239 miles
  • 2012 – 126,883 miles
  • 2011 – 120,372 miles
  • 2010 – 108,682 miles
  • 2009 – 100,289 miles
  • 2008 – 90,256 miles
  • 2007 – 78,828 miles
  • 2006 – 69,850 miles
  • 2005 – 60,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,245 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,245 miles (+220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,245 miles
    Test number
    997501424490
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass144,025 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    325398149712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass144,007 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,007 miles
    Test number
    240325085166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass143,986 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    394955881550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,952 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,952 miles
    Test number
    436398709496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,947 miles (+153)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,947 miles
    Test number
    617800062196
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,794 miles (+359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,794 miles
    Test number
    128349127913
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,435 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    660339432549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass143,026 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,026 miles
    Test number
    738934700584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,275 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    909488963916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,910 miles (+1,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,910 miles
    Test number
    886965655163
    • AdvisorySlight play in front swivels.(O/S weeping)

  12. Pass139,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    419804495152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,337 miles (+2,412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    448544395125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass136,925 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,925 miles
    Test number
    117095594102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,239 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    569473903220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,883 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    869365502282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,372 miles (+11,690)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,372 miles
    Test number
    218662181407
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs quite badly worn

  18. Pass108,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,682 miles
    Test number
    394097980197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,682 miles (+8,393)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,682 miles
    Test number
    474467280198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass100,289 miles (+10,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    530823789182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,256 miles (+11,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    861826978115
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail78,828 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    300513997119
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass78,828 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    813453097109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,850 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    431275186173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass69,850 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    782175886127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,197 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    690314095164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,145 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    690883995120
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T651 VVW

Does T651 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T651 VVW expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T651 VVW?
The MOT on T651 VVW expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T651 VVW done?
T651 VVW was recorded at 144,245 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 4,171 miles a year.
Has T651 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T651 VVW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T651 VVW 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 T651 VVW find?
T651 VVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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