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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V33 AAWMOT history

V33 AAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 161,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V33 AAW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,614 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 AAW
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
24 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 AAW was last recorded at 161,614 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,194 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,420 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,614 miles
  • 2025 – 159,194 miles
  • 2024 – 156,943 miles
  • 2023 – 153,298 miles
  • 2022 – 151,891 miles
  • 2021 – 150,722 miles
  • 2020 – 148,709 miles
  • 2019 – 147,318 miles
  • 2018 – 144,680 miles
  • 2017 – 137,790 miles
  • 2016 – 129,385 miles
  • 2015 – 120,700 miles
  • 2014 – 113,731 miles
  • 2013 – 107,132 miles
  • 2012 – 99,007 miles
  • 2011 – 91,498 miles
  • 2010 – 89,167 miles
  • 2009 – 82,827 miles
  • 2008 – 80,851 miles
  • 2007 – 78,622 miles
  • 2006 – 77,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,614 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • General under-body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,614 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,614 miles
    Test number
    492523993448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,194 miles
    Test number
    608201300628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion

  3. Fail159,194 miles (+2,251)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,194 miles
    Test number
    555332362756
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion

  4. Pass156,943 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,943 miles
    Test number
    627152113491
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail156,941 miles (+3,643)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,941 miles
    Test number
    824906149492
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass153,298 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,298 miles
    Test number
    615049812828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,297 miles (+1,406)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,297 miles
    Test number
    779505545704
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,891 miles
    Test number
    173687946232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,891 miles (+1,169)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,891 miles
    Test number
    753516163223
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

  10. Pass150,722 miles (+2,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,722 miles
    Test number
    626103974271
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Pass148,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,709 miles
    Test number
    926238311270
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Fail148,709 miles (+1,391)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,709 miles
    Test number
    593800531521
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  13. Pass147,318 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    147,318 miles
    Test number
    621390645806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,680 miles
    Test number
    496123262607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,680 miles (+6,890)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,680 miles
    Test number
    771635706640
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on suspension arm when in full lock (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light not working when dipped beam headlights turned on (1.3.2f)

  16. Pass137,790 miles (+8,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    668839964027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass129,385 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,385 miles
    Test number
    639465273207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,001 miles (+8,301)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    859916466121
    • 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass120,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    718295705178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,700 miles (+6,969)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    676295805129
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass113,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    489466104143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,729 miles (+6,597)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    149516704199
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • Repaired at testSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass107,132 miles (+8,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    168385603189
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  24. Pass99,007 miles (+7,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    396677702144
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  25. Pass91,498 miles (+2,331)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    256571111427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint.

  26. Pass89,167 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,167 miles
    Test number
    123558880237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,827 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,827 miles
    Test number
    782629319186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,851 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    621987918175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,622 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,622 miles
    Test number
    533165927100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass77,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    984158536195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail77,103 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    482258436198
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint rubber loose
    • NoteP.a.s box has slight oil leak

Questions about V33 AAW

Does V33 AAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 AAW is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 AAW?
The MOT on V33 AAW is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 AAW done?
V33 AAW was recorded at 161,614 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has V33 AAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 AAW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V33 AAW 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 V33 AAW find?
V33 AAW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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