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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V40 FFSMOT history

V40 FFS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V40 FFS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,614 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 FFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 FFS was last recorded at 96,614 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,868 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,746 miles
Average per year
3,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,614 miles
  • 2025 – 93,868 miles
  • 2024 – 91,376 miles
  • 2022 – 88,426 miles
  • 2021 – 85,911 miles
  • 2020 – 80,886 miles
  • 2019 – 76,062 miles
  • 2018 – 70,985 miles
  • 2017 – 66,095 miles
  • 2016 – 59,520 miles
  • 2015 – 48,972 miles
  • 2014 – 45,673 miles
  • 2013 – 44,168 miles
  • 2012 – 42,245 miles
  • 2011 – 39,484 miles
  • 2010 – 38,048 miles
  • 2009 – 36,928 miles
  • 2008 – 36,138 miles
  • 2007 – 32,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,614 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.93

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,614 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    202099254368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,868 miles (+2,492)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    845078915324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,376 miles (+2,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    109824497914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,426 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,426 miles
    Test number
    191099351154
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,417 miles (+2,506)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    497783729093
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,911 miles (+5,025)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    208163775151
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,886 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    394094067963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,857 miles (+4,795)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,857 miles
    Test number
    206999434415
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,062 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,062 miles
    Test number
    317350603608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail76,049 miles (+5,064)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    830704544676
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,985 miles (+4,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    137258044071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    972026142139
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail66,095 miles (+6,575)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    983522608573
    • FailureBrake performance not tested Due to excessive fuel leak (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass59,520 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    659674777842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine, front axle swivel joints, rear axle
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable drag link arm (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Fail59,520 miles (+10,548)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    596166224120
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine, front axle swivel joints, rear axle
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable drag link arm (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Pass48,972 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    746168163413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    276794315408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail48,544 miles (+2,871)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    796204415132
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,673 miles (+1,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    768838614120
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass44,168 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    276066213429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,245 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    585231222110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,484 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,484 miles
    Test number
    106890071480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    520618660020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,048 miles (+1,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    512587660019
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass36,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    212523179055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,928 miles (+790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    611403979097
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Fail36,138 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    553266568031
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes

  28. Pass36,138 miles (+3,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    694376268001
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes

  29. Pass32,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    223577967020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 FFS

Does V40 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 FFS is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 FFS?
The MOT on V40 FFS is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 FFS done?
V40 FFS was recorded at 96,614 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,379 miles a year.
Has V40 FFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 FFS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V40 FFS 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 V40 FFS find?
V40 FFS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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