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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V43 MTGMOT history

V43 MTG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

V43 MTG green 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 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
152,168 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 MTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 MTG was last recorded at 152,168 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 5,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,055 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,113 miles
Average per year
5,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,168 miles
  • 2021 – 147,055 miles
  • 2019 – 146,455 miles
  • 2018 – 146,445 miles
  • 2017 – 129,811 miles
  • 2016 – 119,112 miles
  • 2015 – 111,645 miles
  • 2014 – 103,771 miles
  • 2013 – 92,660 miles
  • 2012 – 83,498 miles
  • 2011 – 76,062 miles
  • 2010 – 61,778 miles
  • 2009 – 57,012 miles
  • 2008 – 53,216 miles
  • 2007 – 48,018 miles
  • 2006 – 44,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,168 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion through out
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front swivel joint housing leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,168 miles (+5,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,168 miles
    Test number
    109556051345
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion through out
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass147,055 miles (+600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,055 miles
    Test number
    803752902305
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass146,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,455 miles
    Test number
    971067440486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,455 miles (+10)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,455 miles
    Test number
    749294673827
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail146,445 miles (+16,634)4 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    250374126286
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Goblet has excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired right side of dashboard (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged passenger (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,811 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,811 miles
    Test number
    236687906021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail129,809 miles (+10,697)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,809 miles
    Test number
    823418983163
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass119,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    661498577357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,112 miles (+7,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    440477251686
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass111,645 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    796209285163
    • NoteO/s/f seat buckle incomplete

  11. Fail111,637 miles (+7,866)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    457656275100
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f seat buckle incomplete

  12. Pass103,771 miles (+11,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    255074014459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,660 miles
    Test number
    338342383014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,660 miles (+9,162)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,660 miles
    Test number
    615690883099
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteEngine viscouse fan adrift under bonnet catching on pulley's....removed for safety purposes

  15. Pass83,498 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    167159842430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,062 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,062 miles
    Test number
    846921691059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail76,057 miles (+14,279)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,057 miles
    Test number
    977969981009
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,778 miles (+4,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    870140090029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass57,012 miles (+3,796)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    882710939092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAmount of free play nearside front wheel

  20. Pass53,216 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    103682928432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,018 miles (+3,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,018 miles
    Test number
    914599907098
    • NoteLower radius arm mounting bolt loose

  22. Pass44,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    193869006019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail44,267 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    874899906099
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about V43 MTG

Does V43 MTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 MTG expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 MTG?
The MOT on V43 MTG expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 MTG done?
V43 MTG was recorded at 152,168 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 5,925 miles a year.
Has V43 MTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 MTG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V43 MTG 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 MTG find?
V43 MTG passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear corrosion through out; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear.

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