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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V32 FTAMOT history

V32 FTA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 88,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V32 FTA blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,842 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V32 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V32 FTA was last recorded at 88,842 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,473 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,842 miles
  • 2025 – 88,473 miles
  • 2024 – 88,120 miles
  • 2023 – 87,657 miles
  • 2022 – 87,485 miles
  • 2021 – 87,237 miles
  • 2020 – 86,903 miles
  • 2019 – 86,399 miles
  • 2018 – 85,815 miles
  • 2017 – 85,061 miles
  • 2016 – 84,502 miles
  • 2015 – 84,007 miles
  • 2014 – 83,136 miles
  • 2013 – 82,473 miles
  • 2012 – 81,226 miles
  • 2011 – 79,959 miles
  • 2010 – 79,484 miles
  • 2009 – 78,420 miles
  • 2008 – 77,273 miles
  • 2007 – 75,514 miles
  • 2006 – 73,505 miles
  • 2005 – 68,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All Four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,842 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,842 miles
    Test number
    715478488804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,473 miles (+353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    763948148240
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,120 miles (+463)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    965628507244
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,657 miles (+172)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    136034494082
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMultiple Minor Fluid Leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Front. Slight Play In Hubs/Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,485 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    541685284322
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated/Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,483 miles (+246)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    869412969000
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated/Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,237 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,237 miles
    Test number
    133491442661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis/Underbody/Suspension Generally Corroded and Covered In Underseal
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple Minor Fluid/Oil Leaks

  8. Fail87,235 miles (+332)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    932178433567
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis/Underbody/Suspension Generally Corroded and Covered In Underseal
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple Minor Fluid/Oil Leaks

  9. Pass86,903 miles (+504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,903 miles
    Test number
    779009708504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,399 miles (+584)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    575566519263
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass85,815 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    924950725131
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail85,809 miles (+748)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    133398005897
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass85,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    184795003278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail85,061 miles (+559)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    924410476223
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass84,502 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    636847014883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail84,499 miles (+492)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    858027353649
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail84,007 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    229228305223
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass84,007 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    666388205231
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass83,136 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,136 miles
    Test number
    309711614222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,133 miles (+660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,133 miles
    Test number
    196579504282
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass82,473 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    896361213245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,469 miles (+1,243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    736750113276
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail81,226 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    696647102212
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass81,226 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    739517602268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,959 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    346962201298
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Fail79,950 miles (+466)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    149401701298
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass79,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    644144100273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,473 miles (+1,053)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    992954000224
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  29. Pass78,420 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    190919709243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass77,273 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    503519698183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass75,514 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    562647407218
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass73,505 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    313937406424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass68,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    68,373 miles
    Test number
    984819505203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V32 FTA

Does V32 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V32 FTA is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V32 FTA?
The MOT on V32 FTA is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V32 FTA done?
V32 FTA was recorded at 88,842 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 971 miles a year.
Has V32 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V32 FTA has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V32 FTA 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 V32 FTA find?
V32 FTA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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