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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V37 OOAMOT history

V37 OOA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 293,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

V37 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
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
293,665 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 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 expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 OOA was last recorded at 293,665 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,017 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
8,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 293,665 miles
  • 2024 – 290,017 miles
  • 2023 – 280,973 miles
  • 2022 – 272,864 miles
  • 2021 – 264,489 miles
  • 2020 – 258,997 miles
  • 2019 – 249,369 miles
  • 2018 – 238,975 miles
  • 2016 – 228,265 miles
  • 2015 – 218,370 miles
  • 2014 – 209,518 miles
  • 2013 – 199,254 miles
  • 2012 – 193,118 miles
  • 2011 – 184,464 miles
  • 2010 – 181,318 miles
  • 2008 – 151,977 miles
  • 2007 – 141,047 miles
  • 2006 – 130,348 miles
  • 2005 – 124,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass293,665 miles
  • AdvisoryUpper body corrosion

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass293,665 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    293,665 miles
    Test number
    629139412119
    • AdvisoryUpper body corrosion

  2. Pass290,017 miles (+9,044)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    290,017 miles
    Test number
    173769313354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass280,973 miles (+8,109)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    280,973 miles
    Test number
    178519207273
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass272,864 miles (+8,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    272,864 miles
    Test number
    427601616193
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Window sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass264,489 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    264,489 miles
    Test number
    587871211271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass258,997 miles (+9,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    258,997 miles
    Test number
    873292087260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine to gearbox joint and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass249,369 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    249,369 miles
    Test number
    118208296328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail249,368 miles (+10,393)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,368 miles
    Test number
    376132150769
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass238,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    238,975 miles
    Test number
    729114237345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail238,973 miles (+10,708)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,973 miles
    Test number
    577720660426
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass228,265 miles (+9,895)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    228,265 miles
    Test number
    417602406291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass218,370 miles (+8,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    218,370 miles
    Test number
    787930288497
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  13. Fail209,518 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,518 miles
    Test number
    495593854301
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass209,518 miles (+10,264)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    209,518 miles
    Test number
    578693354307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass199,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    199,254 miles
    Test number
    976391353367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail199,253 miles (+6,135)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,253 miles
    Test number
    856831753372
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  17. Pass193,118 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    193,118 miles
    Test number
    679822352185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass184,464 miles (+3,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    184,464 miles
    Test number
    676030041153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass181,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    181,318 miles
    Test number
    173836640132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass166,017 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    166,017 km
    Test number
    103582269138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass151,977 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    151,977 miles
    Test number
    311537678159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail151,946 miles (+10,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,946 miles
    Test number
    351110878154
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass141,047 miles (+10,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    354226757405
    • AdvisoryCentre Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass130,348 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    130,348 miles
    Test number
    871613866239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    124,840 miles
    Test number
    462124735396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 OOA

Does V37 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 OOA expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 OOA?
The MOT on V37 OOA expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 OOA done?
V37 OOA was recorded at 293,665 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 8,535 miles a year.
Has V37 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 OOA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on V37 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 V37 OOA find?
V37 OOA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: upper body corrosion.

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