Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V35 HRMMOT history
V35 HRM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,404 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 93,404 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V35 HRM
- 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
- 29 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V35 HRM was last recorded at 93,404 miles on 7 Jun 2026, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2014: 81,568 miles, lower than 87,424 miles on 2 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,880 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 524 miles
- Average per year
- 3,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,404 miles
- 2025 – 92,880 miles
- 2024 – 92,230 miles
- 2022 – 91,259 miles
- 2021 – 90,205 miles
- 2020 – 88,992 miles
- 2019 – 87,238 miles
- 2017 – 87,226 miles
- 2016 – 86,289 miles
- 2015 – 84,934 miles
- 2014 – 81,568 miles
- 2013 – 87,424 miles
- 2012 – 74,608 miles
- 2011 – 69,605 miles
- 2010 – 64,317 miles
- 2009 – 58,721 miles
- 2008 – 53,003 miles
- 2007 – 45,136 miles
- 2006 – 36,702 miles
- 2005 – 28,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,404 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis heavily coated un underseal
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,404 miles (+524)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 93,404 miles
- Test number
- 350872664906
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis heavily coated un underseal
Pass92,880 miles (+650)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 92,880 miles
- Test number
- 940009857637
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal CROSS MEMBER COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner SEAT BELT AREA COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner SEAT BELT AREA COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,230 miles (+971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 92,230 miles
- Test number
- 437355631739
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrison
Pass91,259 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 91,259 miles
- Test number
- 807366734198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail91,259 miles (+1,054)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,259 miles
- Test number
- 371400873335
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass90,205 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,205 miles
- Test number
- 885911630573
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail90,198 miles (+1,206)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,198 miles
- Test number
- 760626774818
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member, near steering components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass88,992 miles (+1,754)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,992 miles
- Test number
- 100934192074
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, difficult to assess due to heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,238 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 87,238 miles
- Test number
- 442419600338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,226 miles (+937)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,226 miles
- Test number
- 573442029767
- DangerousBattery insecure Nearside floor corroded battery falling through (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross Member (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass86,289 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,289 miles
- Test number
- 805476957539
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper rubber bush has slight play
Pass84,934 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 84,934 miles
- Test number
- 162998246085
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
Pass81,568 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,568 miles
- Test number
- 236191314374
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail81,568 miles (-5,856)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,568 miles
- Test number
- 725801114315
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,424 miles (+12,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 87,424 miles
- Test number
- 519806503308
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass74,608 miles (+5,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 74,608 miles
- Test number
- 216566902379
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass69,605 miles (+5,288)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,605 miles
- Test number
- 405634511324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,317 miles (+5,596)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 64,317 miles
- Test number
- 943418100347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,721 miles (+5,718)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,721 miles
- Test number
- 673257409384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,003 miles (+7,867)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 53,003 miles
- Test number
- 792294008373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,136 miles (+8,434)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,136 miles
- Test number
- 991965607310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,702 miles (+8,301)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 36,702 miles
- Test number
- 411463196263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 28,401 miles
- Test number
- 364745895201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V35 HRM
- Does V35 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 HRM is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V35 HRM?
- The MOT on V35 HRM is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V35 HRM done?
- V35 HRM was recorded at 93,404 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2026, an average of 3,152 miles a year.
- Has V35 HRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V35 HRM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V35 HRM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V35 HRM find?
- V35 HRM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; chassis heavily coated un underseal.
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