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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V45 FWPMOT history

V45 FWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

V45 FWP 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 17 May 2024
Mileage
162,849 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 FWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V45 FWP was last recorded at 162,849 miles on 18 May 2023, 6,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2011: 100,551 miles, lower than 108,125 miles on 26 May 2010.

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
156,229 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
6,620 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,849 miles
  • 2022 – 156,229 miles
  • 2021 – 149,136 miles
  • 2020 – 143,595 miles
  • 2017 – 138,856 miles
  • 2016 – 135,292 miles
  • 2015 – 129,440 miles
  • 2014 – 121,531 miles
  • 2013 – 114,368 miles
  • 2012 – 106,706 miles
  • 2011 – 100,551 miles
  • 2010 – 108,125 miles
  • 2009 – 85,727 miles
  • 2008 – 75,332 miles
  • 2007 – 63,735 miles
  • 2006 – 52,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,849 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Slight oil leak from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing damaged (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,849 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,849 miles
    Test number
    434900039792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,229 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,229 miles
    Test number
    198863855290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,227 miles (+7,091)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,227 miles
    Test number
    243862515824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,136 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,136 miles
    Test number
    704688299810
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  5. Fail149,134 miles (+5,539)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,134 miles
    Test number
    740110735736
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  6. Pass143,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    373299367539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail143,590 miles (+4,734)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,590 miles
    Test number
    536670085242
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass138,856 miles (+135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,856 miles
    Test number
    580050180410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing damaged (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail138,721 miles (+3,429)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,721 miles
    Test number
    720948491817
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing damaged (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass135,292 miles (+5,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    578244453347
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of chassis, heavily corroded.

  11. Pass129,440 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,440 miles
    Test number
    399034955126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S of rear chrossmember.not within prescribed areas
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S rear body strengthening bar
    • NoteN/S front seat belt clasp outer cover deteriated
    • NoteO/S wiper blade deteriated
    • NoteVehicle emits light blue smoke when reved, not excessive

  12. Fail129,440 miles (+7,909)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,440 miles
    Test number
    879944355145
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S of rear chrossmember.not within prescribed areas
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S rear body strengthening bar
    • NoteN/S front seat belt clasp outer cover deteriated
    • NoteO/S wiper blade deteriated
    • NoteVehicle emits light blue smoke when reved, not excessive

  13. Pass121,531 miles (+7,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,531 miles
    Test number
    386193764119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass114,368 miles (+7,662)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,368 miles
    Test number
    376008943198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBody mounting o/side holed out side prescribed area

  15. Pass106,706 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    878960252120
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass100,551 miles (-7,574)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,551 miles
    Test number
    339329531136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,125 miles (+14,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,125 miles
    Test number
    372086340104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,893 miles (+8,166)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,893 miles
    Test number
    731041740126
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass85,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    424895659154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail85,727 miles (+10,395)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    174235059198
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass75,332 miles (+11,597)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    713058558158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,735 miles (+11,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    590151557125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    640313056196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V45 FWP

Does V45 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 FWP expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 FWP?
The MOT on V45 FWP expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 FWP done?
V45 FWP was recorded at 162,849 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has V45 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 FWP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V45 FWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V45 FWP find?
V45 FWP passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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