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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V2 MWPMOT history

V2 MWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

V2 MWP green 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,586 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 MWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 MWP was last recorded at 149,586 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,531 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
4,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,586 miles
  • 2025 – 148,867 miles
  • 2024 – 148,561 miles
  • 2023 – 146,837 miles
  • 2022 – 144,409 miles
  • 2021 – 142,015 miles
  • 2020 – 139,162 miles
  • 2019 – 138,083 miles
  • 2018 – 134,780 miles
  • 2017 – 131,011 miles
  • 2016 – 125,403 miles
  • 2015 – 116,731 miles
  • 2014 – 110,924 miles
  • 2013 – 101,932 miles
  • 2011 – 92,281 miles
  • 2010 – 86,318 miles
  • 2009 – 79,700 miles
  • 2008 – 71,427 miles
  • 2007 – 66,656 miles
  • 2006 – 53,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,586 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,586 miles (+55)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    581226456410
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail149,531 miles (+664)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,531 miles
    Test number
    256193165132
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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. Pass148,867 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,867 miles
    Test number
    352269306042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED/CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass148,561 miles (+1,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    891634520402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass146,837 miles (+2,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    524440343092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass144,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,409 miles
    Test number
    285247382117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPARE WHEEL FITTED HAS SLIGHT PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail144,409 miles (+2,394)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,409 miles
    Test number
    878422876707
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPARE WHEEL FITTED HAS SLIGHT PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass142,015 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,015 miles
    Test number
    918952443881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,162 miles (+1,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    908454192312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass138,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    655104688933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,083 miles (+3,303)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    373999394932
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass134,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    665663948979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail134,780 miles (+3,769)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    662344924886
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass131,011 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    879547876492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,997 miles (+5,594)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,997 miles
    Test number
    318194250511
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass125,403 miles (+8,672)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,403 miles
    Test number
    522010052256
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass116,731 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    876712925218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,924 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,924 miles
    Test number
    849649744018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail110,923 miles (+8,991)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    408668044026
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass101,932 miles (+9,651)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,932 miles
    Test number
    715905123043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlight back plates & rings corroded

  21. Pass92,281 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    849143851315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail92,208 miles (+5,890)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    225327441343
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass86,318 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    483857750447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    821016329257
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail79,700 miles (+8,273)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    942026129263
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass71,427 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,427 miles
    Test number
    971229468176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyre wear
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  27. Fail71,427 miles (+4,771)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,427 miles
    Test number
    261816868424
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyre wear
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  28. Pass66,656 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    213997667402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,649 miles (+13,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    404602157160
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  30. Pass53,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    892757306045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,556 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    194067906468
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteHandbrake long

Questions about V2 MWP

Does V2 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 MWP is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 MWP?
The MOT on V2 MWP is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 MWP done?
V2 MWP was recorded at 149,586 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
Has V2 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 MWP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V2 MWP 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 V2 MWP find?
V2 MWP passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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