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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V34 OOAMOT history

V34 OOA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

V34 OOA 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
166,105 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 OOA
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
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 OOA was last recorded at 166,105 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,211 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,105 miles
  • 2025 – 165,211 miles
  • 2024 – 164,787 miles
  • 2023 – 164,236 miles
  • 2016 – 160,408 miles
  • 2015 – 147,982 miles
  • 2014 – 143,908 miles
  • 2013 – 137,023 miles
  • 2011 – 124,280 miles
  • 2010 – 118,534 miles
  • 2009 – 113,928 miles
  • 2007 – 107,638 miles
  • 2006 – 101,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,105 miles (+894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    166,105 miles
    Test number
    374363058461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,211 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,211 miles
    Test number
    805591787244
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  3. Fail165,211 miles (+424)1 dangerous1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,211 miles
    Test number
    853228557919
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  4. Pass164,787 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,787 miles
    Test number
    267262194856
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,787 miles (+551)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,787 miles
    Test number
    617521284644
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,236 miles
    Test number
    297817453596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail164,236 miles (+3,828)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,236 miles
    Test number
    958865847606
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass160,408 miles (+12,426)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    160,408 miles
    Test number
    394595547845
    • AdvisoryBoth rear D shaped bushs have some play
    • AdvisoryBrakes just passed ,could be better
    • AdvisoryOffside Front panhard rod bush some play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt web damaged
    • AdvisoryProp shafts worn on slide splines
    • AdvisorySmall hole rear crossmember

  9. Pass147,982 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,982 miles
    Test number
    248590945462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s middle wing stay broken

  10. Fail147,981 miles (+4,073)15 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,981 miles
    Test number
    227438325444
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s middle wing stay broken
    • NoteO/s rear caliper pin slots in caliper very well worn

  11. Pass143,908 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    143,908 miles
    Test number
    425352824155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail143,908 miles (+6,885)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,908 miles
    Test number
    367638114119
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass137,023 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,023 miles
    Test number
    616316313192
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cut on inner wall but not reaching ply

  14. Fail137,022 miles (+12,742)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,022 miles
    Test number
    778122613166
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cut on inner wall but not reaching ply

  15. Pass124,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    607700311168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail124,280 miles (+5,746)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    706500111166
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass118,534 miles (+4,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,534 miles
    Test number
    534329810113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass113,928 miles (+6,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,928 miles
    Test number
    283600129445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass107,638 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    344848717387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,328 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    101,328 miles
    Test number
    983403446256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,322 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    340792946219
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about V34 OOA

Does V34 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 OOA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V34 OOA?
The MOT on V34 OOA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 OOA done?
V34 OOA was recorded at 166,105 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has V34 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 OOA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V34 OOA 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 V34 OOA find?
V34 OOA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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