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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V43 FAEMOT history

V43 FAE is a green diesel Land Rover first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 276,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
276,070 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 FAE was last recorded at 276,070 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 9,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,528 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,542 miles
Average per year
10,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 276,070 miles
  • 2024 – 266,528 miles
  • 2023 – 260,844 miles
  • 2022 – 256,507 miles
  • 2021 – 247,721 miles
  • 2020 – 242,489 miles
  • 2019 – 241,199 miles
  • 2018 – 239,991 miles
  • 2016 – 238,599 miles
  • 2015 – 225,700 miles
  • 2014 – 211,455 miles
  • 2013 – 200,493 miles
  • 2012 – 186,753 miles
  • 2011 – 171,343 miles
  • 2010 – 151,096 miles
  • 2009 – 131,500 miles
  • 2008 – 103,111 miles
  • 2006 – 83,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,070 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive (diesel leak fuel filter)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Coil spring area)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276,070 miles (+9,542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    276,070 miles
    Test number
    381320576371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass266,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    266,528 miles
    Test number
    934527829119
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail266,528 miles (+5,684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,528 miles
    Test number
    128179232366
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass260,844 miles (+4,337)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    260,844 miles
    Test number
    268687697171
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass256,507 miles (+8,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    256,507 miles
    Test number
    648385851639
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmemeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass247,721 miles (+5,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    247,721 miles
    Test number
    592924691577
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroding with a frame attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass242,489 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    242,489 miles
    Test number
    394378277859
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (diesel leak fuel filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Coil spring area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  8. Fail242,456 miles (+1,257)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,456 miles
    Test number
    875436530391
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (Fuel filter) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar safety device not operating correctly sidelight not working (6.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (diesel leak fuel filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Coil spring area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  9. Pass241,199 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    241,199 miles
    Test number
    693335843028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass239,991 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    239,991 miles
    Test number
    514313173897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass239,955 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    239,955 miles
    Test number
    319070748272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass238,599 miles (+12,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    238,599 miles
    Test number
    494691515006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded but not insecure

  13. Pass225,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    225,700 miles
    Test number
    757361695063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail225,700 miles (+14,245)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,700 miles
    Test number
    338750695019
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass211,455 miles (+10,962)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    211,455 miles
    Test number
    187151304129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass200,493 miles (+13,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    200,493 miles
    Test number
    106920173139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass186,753 miles (+15,410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    186,753 miles
    Test number
    335529072189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass171,343 miles (+20,247)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    171,343 miles
    Test number
    168758381153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass151,096 miles (+19,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    151,096 miles
    Test number
    241491480432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass131,500 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    131,500 miles
    Test number
    294395479158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,504 miles (+19,393)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    634855019045
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chip windscreen less than 40mm
    • NoteSurface corrosion suspension components

  22. Pass103,111 miles (+19,943)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    582249908010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped in several places

  23. Pass83,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    600222866305
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V43 FAE

Does V43 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 FAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V43 FAE?
The MOT on V43 FAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 FAE done?
V43 FAE was recorded at 276,070 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,176 miles a year.
Has V43 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 FAE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 FAE 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 V43 FAE find?
V43 FAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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