Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V35 OOAMOT history
V35 OOA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 205,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 205,479 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V35 OOA
- 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
- 15 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V35 OOA was last recorded at 205,479 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 May 2009: 12,958 miles, lower than 125,311 miles on 21 May 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 205,473 miles · 5 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,479 miles
- 2024 – 200,216 miles
- 2023 – 192,391 miles
- 2022 – 186,552 miles
- 2021 – 181,232 miles
- 2020 – 176,537 miles
- 2019 – 171,865 miles
- 2018 – 162,349 miles
- 2017 – 154,148 miles
- 2016 – 146,690 miles
- 2015 – 138,276 miles
- 2014 – 131,555 miles
- 2010 – 130,992 miles
- 2009 – 12,958 miles
- 2008 – 125,311 miles
- 2007 – 110,865 miles
- 2006 – 101,915 miles
- 2005 – 93,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,479 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front very slight play in king pin
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s front chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,479 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 205,479 miles
- Test number
- 330702191851
- AdvisoryOffside Front very slight play in king pin
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s front chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail205,473 miles (+5,257)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,473 miles
- Test number
- 121450035704
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Pass200,216 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 200,216 miles
- Test number
- 967499072449
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s front swivel leaking slightly
- AdvisorySurface rusting to underside of vehicle
Fail200,215 miles (+7,824)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,215 miles
- Test number
- 711697224900
- DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both o/s n/s rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass192,391 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 192,391 miles
- Test number
- 168914401792
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush fronts (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySurface rusting to both rear chassis rails
Fail192,391 miles (+5,839)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,391 miles
- Test number
- 968783120840
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front chassis mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass186,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 186,552 miles
- Test number
- 840069819023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,552 miles (+5,320)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,552 miles
- Test number
- 837278095726
- DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached retighten bolts (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
Pass181,232 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 181,232 miles
- Test number
- 598260421470
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))
Fail181,232 miles (+4,695)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,232 miles
- Test number
- 403272473389
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 176,537 miles
- Test number
- 188712833393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,537 miles (+4,672)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,537 miles
- Test number
- 248765697161
- DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass171,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 171,865 miles
- Test number
- 960692627289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,859 miles (+9,510)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,859 miles
- Test number
- 423231533248
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Pass162,349 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 162,349 miles
- Test number
- 614420007606
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,325 miles (+8,177)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,325 miles
- Test number
- 967516019710
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached panard rod bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,148 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 154,148 miles
- Test number
- 643064989193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,137 miles (+7,447)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,137 miles
- Test number
- 264438824001
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass146,690 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 146,690 miles
- Test number
- 145995974768
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Fail146,690 miles (+8,414)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,690 miles
- Test number
- 859387549808
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Pass138,276 miles (+6,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 138,276 miles
- Test number
- 438900820897
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass131,555 miles (+563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 131,555 miles
- Test number
- 778158424352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass130,992 miles (+118,034)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 130,992 miles
- Test number
- 124089300108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,958 miles (-112,353)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 12,958 miles
- Test number
- 253198949150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,311 miles (+14,446)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 125,311 miles
- Test number
- 281952348482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,865 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 110,865 miles
- Test number
- 863818757131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,862 miles (+8,947)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,862 miles
- Test number
- 864125357151
- FailureFront Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass101,915 miles (+8,846)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 101,915 miles
- Test number
- 622239946252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 93,069 miles
- Test number
- 152779045275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V35 OOA
- Does V35 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 OOA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V35 OOA?
- The MOT on V35 OOA is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V35 OOA done?
- V35 OOA was recorded at 205,479 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
- Has V35 OOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V35 OOA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V35 OOA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V35 OOA find?
- V35 OOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front very slight play in king pin; shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts; shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears, and 1 more.
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