Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V45 OOAMOT history
V45 OOA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,622 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 86,622 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V45 OOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V45 OOA was last recorded at 86,622 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2019: 64,565 miles, lower than 184,834 miles on 18 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,892 miles · 7 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,622 miles
- 2023 – 82,892 miles
- 2022 – 76,423 miles
- 2021 – 71,232 miles
- 2020 – 69,371 miles
- 2019 – 64,565 miles
- 2015 – 184,834 miles
- 2014 – 183,894 miles
- 2013 – 182,275 miles
- 2012 – 167,887 miles
- 2011 – 156,103 miles
- 2010 – 143,836 miles
- 2009 – 127,143 miles
- 2008 – 107,391 miles
- 2007 – 103,455 miles
- 2006 – 94,102 miles
- 2005 – 88,903 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,622 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,622 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 86,622 miles
- Test number
- 408580169702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail86,622 miles (+3,730)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,622 miles
- Test number
- 383666611059
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass82,892 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 82,892 miles
- Test number
- 147228190044
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail82,892 miles (+6,469)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,892 miles
- Test number
- 440196926643
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,423 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,423 miles
- Test number
- 932582974764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail76,423 miles (+5,191)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,423 miles
- Test number
- 581659905354
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass71,232 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,232 miles
- Test number
- 621016658272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass69,371 miles (+4,806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,371 miles
- Test number
- 268212872743
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass64,565 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,565 miles
- Test number
- 125487579297
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 994330461555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,834 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 184,834 miles
- Test number
- 360113391539
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail184,834 miles (+940)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,834 miles
- Test number
- 482750577157
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass183,894 miles (+1,619)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 183,894 miles
- Test number
- 216409504397
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear chassis corroded
- NoteOffside front hub bearing has slight play
Pass182,275 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 182,275 miles
- Test number
- 435635403287
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChassis is slightly corroded in places
Fail182,275 miles (+14,388)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,275 miles
- Test number
- 966529893126
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChassis is slightly corroded in places
Pass167,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 167,887 miles
- Test number
- 245893992164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,887 miles (+11,784)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,887 miles
- Test number
- 696151292140
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass156,103 miles (+12,267)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 156,103 miles
- Test number
- 568659171158
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth cv joints leaking grease
- NoteFront diff leaking
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteNearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded
- NoteOffside centre chassis rail slightly corroded
Pass143,836 miles (+16,693)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 143,836 miles
- Test number
- 780178910092
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass127,143 miles (+19,752)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 127,143 miles
- Test number
- 500160229025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,391 miles (+3,936)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 107,391 miles
- Test number
- 490582238052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,455 miles (+9,353)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 103,455 miles
- Test number
- 631856117145
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePassenger door handle insecure.
Pass94,102 miles (+5,199)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 94,102 miles
- Test number
- 523017116152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 88,903 miles
- Test number
- 653559655221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V45 OOA
- Does V45 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V45 OOA expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V45 OOA?
- The MOT on V45 OOA expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V45 OOA done?
- V45 OOA was recorded at 86,622 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024.
- Has V45 OOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V45 OOA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V45 OOA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V45 OOA find?
- V45 OOA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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