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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V10 HUEMOT history

V10 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V10 HUE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,236 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 HUE was last recorded at 155,236 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,212 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,236 miles
  • 2025 – 143,164 miles
  • 2024 – 140,382 miles
  • 2022 – 133,909 miles
  • 2021 – 133,371 miles
  • 2020 – 132,945 miles
  • 2019 – 127,509 miles
  • 2018 – 119,854 miles
  • 2017 – 116,584 miles
  • 2015 – 115,794 miles
  • 2014 – 115,196 miles
  • 2013 – 113,539 miles
  • 2012 – 112,589 miles
  • 2010 – 110,489 miles
  • 2009 – 107,847 miles
  • 2008 – 103,923 miles
  • 2007 – 89,889 miles
  • 2006 – 76,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,236 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,236 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,236 miles
    Test number
    379988755410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail155,212 miles (+12,048)1 dangerous10 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    173939590736
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and hole near upper shock mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near axle control bar front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub / tractor type joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen too high (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering stops are worn. the o/s is also bent
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded but not holed at time of test
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly damp

  3. Pass143,164 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    309353663035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,382 miles (+6,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,382 miles
    Test number
    834279683459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,909 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,909 miles
    Test number
    876846641556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,371 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,371 miles
    Test number
    111599141116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,368 miles (+423)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    170517269956
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,945 miles
    Test number
    653292078491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,945 miles (+5,436)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,945 miles
    Test number
    232395609977
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass127,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,509 miles
    Test number
    990035364108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,509 miles (+7,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,509 miles
    Test number
    482547822336
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,854 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,854 miles
    Test number
    806018371039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,584 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    839417303877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,558 miles (+764)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,558 miles
    Test number
    912158890584
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass115,794 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    116147275196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,788 miles (+592)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    198148765108
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass115,196 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    868284004189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail114,880 miles (+1,341)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,880 miles
    Test number
    857401784020
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade slightly torn

  19. Pass113,539 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,539 miles
    Test number
    349673163022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,589 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,589 miles
    Test number
    605242332023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,584 miles (+2,095)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,584 miles
    Test number
    459125022066
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass110,489 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,489 miles
    Test number
    771878150215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,487 miles (+2,640)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,487 miles
    Test number
    722723150269
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass107,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,847 miles
    Test number
    953485209292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,847 miles (+3,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,847 miles
    Test number
    541815909282
    • FailureBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Fail103,923 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    282678578490
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass103,923 miles (+14,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    774348178153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,889 miles (+13,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    263578387014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,445 miles
    Test number
    824451186010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V10 HUE

Does V10 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 HUE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 HUE?
The MOT on V10 HUE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 HUE done?
V10 HUE was recorded at 155,236 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
Has V10 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 HUE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 HUE 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 V10 HUE find?
V10 HUE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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