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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V29 DEFMOT history

V29 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 220,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

V29 DEF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
220,290 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 DEF was last recorded at 220,290 miles on 17 May 2023, 5,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,361 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,929 miles
Average per year
7,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 220,290 miles
  • 2022 – 214,361 miles
  • 2021 – 205,574 miles
  • 2019 – 198,312 miles
  • 2018 – 191,606 miles
  • 2017 – 185,139 miles
  • 2016 – 176,671 miles
  • 2015 – 170,925 miles
  • 2014 – 164,913 miles
  • 2013 – 160,413 miles
  • 2012 – 156,908 miles
  • 2011 – 150,126 miles
  • 2010 – 140,997 miles
  • 2009 – 129,222 miles
  • 2008 – 117,742 miles
  • 2007 – 106,616 miles
  • 2006 – 99,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,290 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower vehicle under side slight surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight weep from hub seal
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer seat missing at time of test

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, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear seats missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and floor plan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tested with no rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,290 miles (+5,929)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    220,290 miles
    Test number
    552896065930
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower vehicle under side slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight weep from hub seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer seat missing at time of test

  2. Pass214,361 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    214,361 miles
    Test number
    409739682763
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle and floor plan

  3. Fail214,355 miles (+34)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,355 miles
    Test number
    632911880020
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle and floor plan

  4. Fail214,321 miles (+8,747)13 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,321 miles
    Test number
    543143033493
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stop in centre of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside passenger door inner frame to flooring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rails to cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements lamps stay illuminated after switch turned off (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering wheel rim loose steering wheel rim loose around rivet resulting in play (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak major leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear door inner skin excessively corroded and breaking apart
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front door inner skin excessively corroded and breaking apart
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door inner skin excessively corroded and breaking apart

  5. Pass205,574 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    205,574 miles
    Test number
    206566589331
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust on various steering and suspension components

  6. Fail205,569 miles (+7,257)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,569 miles
    Test number
    295010744736
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust on various steering and suspension components

  7. Pass198,312 miles (+6,706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,312 miles
    Test number
    711844926790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass191,606 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    191,606 miles
    Test number
    395932129236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,139 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    185,139 miles
    Test number
    947991938146
    • AdvisoryTested with no rear seats

  10. Fail185,137 miles (+8,466)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,137 miles
    Test number
    691557252183
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryTested with no rear seats

  11. Pass176,671 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    176,671 miles
    Test number
    965495556640
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing play

  12. Pass170,925 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    170,925 miles
    Test number
    248508325465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass164,913 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    164,913 miles
    Test number
    308103134119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,413 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    160,413 miles
    Test number
    307986633144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,406 miles (+3,498)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,406 miles
    Test number
    159670223117
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass156,908 miles (+6,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    156,908 miles
    Test number
    779414002378
    • NoteBonnet emblem fitted
    • NoteDriver seat torn

  17. Pass150,126 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    150,126 miles
    Test number
    898904601344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass140,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    140,997 miles
    Test number
    164676400394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,997 miles (+11,775)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,997 miles
    Test number
    563486200370
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass129,222 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    129,222 miles
    Test number
    942167289226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail129,200 miles (+11,458)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    674110589254
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass117,742 miles (+11,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    610509488229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass106,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    161489787201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,616 miles (+6,714)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    763489687224
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass99,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    392218046443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 DEF

Does V29 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V29 DEF expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V29 DEF?
The MOT on V29 DEF expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V29 DEF done?
V29 DEF was recorded at 220,290 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 7,211 miles a year.
Has V29 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 DEF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V29 DEF 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 V29 DEF find?
V29 DEF passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central lower vehicle under side slight surface corrosion; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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