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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V36 OOAMOT history

V36 OOA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

V36 OOA white 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,013 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 OOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V36 OOA was last recorded at 174,013 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2006: 77,757 miles, lower than 103,540 miles on 13 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,658 miles · 17 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 174,013 miles
  • 2018 – 172,658 miles
  • 2017 – 170,295 miles
  • 2016 – 167,269 miles
  • 2015 – 164,020 miles
  • 2014 – 159,350 miles
  • 2013 – 155,376 miles
  • 2012 – 155,319 miles
  • 2011 – 148,088 miles
  • 2010 – 138,821 miles
  • 2009 – 131,725 miles
  • 2008 – 118,832 miles
  • 2006 – 77,757 miles
  • 2005 – 103,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666136344478
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,013 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,013 miles
    Test number
    648496439841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,658 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,658 miles
    Test number
    354596691578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,604 miles (+2,309)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,604 miles
    Test number
    415487044089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back bush insicure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush insicure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass170,295 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,295 miles
    Test number
    115617125588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,269 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,269 miles
    Test number
    313640804306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,020 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,020 miles
    Test number
    834190179813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,946 miles (+4,596)8 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,946 miles
    Test number
    257368635216
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres light cracking in tread pattern and sidewalls

  9. Pass159,350 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,350 miles
    Test number
    159479834202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,376 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,376 miles
    Test number
    659522293184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass155,319 miles (+7,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    155,319 miles
    Test number
    519048692118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass148,088 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    148,088 miles
    Test number
    327657561170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,086 miles (+9,265)7 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,086 miles
    Test number
    627575961176
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail138,821 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,821 miles
    Test number
    373678760126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass138,821 miles (+7,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    138,821 miles
    Test number
    571478660114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass131,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    890058369169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,729 miles (+12,897)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,729 miles
    Test number
    423978069103
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass118,832 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    422476378140
    • NotePedal anti slip mshowing signs of wear
    • NoteRear shocker bushes slight movement eveident generally
    • NoteSioled underside and red rusty generally

  19. Fail118,832 miles (+41,075)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    212966078445
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePedal anti slip mshowing signs of wear
    • NoteRear shocker bushes slight movement eveident generally
    • NoteSioled underside and red rusty generally

  20. Pass77,757 miles (-25,783)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,757 miles
    Test number
    101709186223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,540 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    871737745368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    103,370 miles
    Test number
    450374835465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V36 OOA

Does V36 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V36 OOA is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V36 OOA?
The MOT on V36 OOA is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V36 OOA done?
V36 OOA was recorded at 174,013 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has V36 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 OOA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V36 OOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V36 OOA find?
V36 OOA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 3 more.

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