Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
V11 HUEMOT history
V11 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 138,337 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,844 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V11 HUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V11 HUE was last recorded at 138,337 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,325 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,844 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,337 miles
- 2025 – 138,325 miles
- 2024 – 137,628 miles
- 2023 – 136,031 miles
- 2022 – 134,678 miles
- 2021 – 133,399 miles
- 2020 – 131,461 miles
- 2019 – 128,862 miles
- 2018 – 124,249 miles
- 2017 – 122,428 miles
- 2016 – 111,167 miles
- 2015 – 105,591 miles
- 2014 – 95,685 miles
- 2012 – 82,975 miles
- 2011 – 81,917 miles
- 2009 – 79,415 miles
- 2008 – 76,939 miles
- 2007 – 74,067 miles
- 2006 – 62,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,337 miles
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,337 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 138,337 miles
- Test number
- 117033463439
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail138,325 miles (+697)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,325 miles
- Test number
- 677321402086
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass137,628 miles (+1,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 137,628 miles
- Test number
- 924332743566
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass136,031 miles (+1,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 136,031 miles
- Test number
- 926672949561
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,678 miles (+1,279)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,678 miles
- Test number
- 925074060263
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,399 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 133,399 miles
- Test number
- 546024114331
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,399 miles (+1,938)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,399 miles
- Test number
- 452037144493
- 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 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))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,461 miles (+2,599)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 131,461 miles
- Test number
- 251310250955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,862 miles (+1,939)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,862 miles
- Test number
- 214881203579
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,923 miles (+2,674)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 126,923 miles
- Test number
- 289723747544
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect rear cross member due to chequer plate covering
Pass124,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 124,249 miles
- Test number
- 458477138144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,246 miles (+1,818)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,246 miles
- Test number
- 144291865794
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass122,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 122,428 miles
- Test number
- 831880032551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,428 miles (+11,261)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,428 miles
- Test number
- 607628350746
- Repaired at testFront Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass111,167 miles (+5,576)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 111,167 miles
- Test number
- 557086452064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,591 miles (+9,906)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,591 miles
- Test number
- 319448805086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,685 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 95,685 miles
- Test number
- 137811824465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail95,680 miles (+12,705)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,680 miles
- Test number
- 215775514096
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre front seat belt to be checked on retest,stuck behind seat
- NoteCoolant reservoir level below MIN
Pass82,975 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,975 miles
- Test number
- 906767402362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 82,884 miles
- Test number
- 525861062030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,884 miles (+967)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,884 miles
- Test number
- 819392752033
- 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,917 miles (+2,502)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 81,917 miles
- Test number
- 179019751059
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,415 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 79,415 miles
- Test number
- 110470179417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSecond steering joint , seal split
Fail79,406 miles (+2,467)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,406 miles
- Test number
- 354615669012
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSecond steering joint , seal split
Pass76,939 miles (+2,872)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 76,939 miles
- Test number
- 163177368453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,067 miles (+12,064)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 74,067 miles
- Test number
- 570699657037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,003 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 62,003 miles
- Test number
- 122876566010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about V11 HUE
- Does V11 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 HUE is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V11 HUE?
- The MOT on V11 HUE is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V11 HUE done?
- V11 HUE was recorded at 138,337 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,844 miles a year.
- Has V11 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V11 HUE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V11 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 V11 HUE find?
- V11 HUE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame bush; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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