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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V49 MWWMOT history

V49 MWW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V49 MWW black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,922 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 MWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 MWW was last recorded at 109,922 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,115 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
3,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,922 miles
  • 2025 – 108,115 miles
  • 2023 – 107,742 miles
  • 2022 – 107,453 miles
  • 2021 – 106,546 miles
  • 2020 – 105,530 miles
  • 2019 – 102,526 miles
  • 2018 – 100,952 miles
  • 2017 – 96,822 miles
  • 2016 – 91,390 miles
  • 2015 – 86,472 miles
  • 2014 – 82,146 miles
  • 2013 – 75,479 miles
  • 2012 – 69,591 miles
  • 2011 – 61,341 miles
  • 2010 – 56,273 miles
  • 2009 – 52,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,922 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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc coroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,922 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    339802435511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,115 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,115 miles
    Test number
    225808134867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,084 miles (+342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,084 miles
    Test number
    840211630894
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,742 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    943222727200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,453 miles (+907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    359628523342
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Pass106,546 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,546 miles
    Test number
    107062295978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,535 miles (+1,005)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    423529281521
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top of chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass105,530 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    184857481217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail105,513 miles (+2,987)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,513 miles
    Test number
    335124698524
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,526 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    579252486781
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail102,512 miles (+1,560)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,512 miles
    Test number
    155161841585
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,952 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    303197907698
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind radiator (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail100,938 miles (+4,116)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    491976961002
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of disc (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind radiator (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass96,822 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    698600511523
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering arm rubber gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing inspection

  15. Fail96,806 miles (+5,416)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    975804377374
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside bulk head (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc coroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering arm rubber gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing inspection

  16. Pass91,390 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    374766914236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm ball joint gaiter damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail91,376 miles (+4,904)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    363518603405
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm ball joint gaiter damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass86,472 miles (+4,326)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    689611794856
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc coroded

  19. Pass82,146 miles (+46)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    655743154303
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff
    • NoteSlight oil leak from transferbox

  20. Fail82,100 miles (+6,621)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    715732654309
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff
    • NoteSlight oil leak from transferbox

  21. Pass75,479 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    205102733397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSeepage from steering box

  22. Fail75,473 miles (+5,882)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    245562733353
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSeepage from steering box

  23. Pass69,591 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    438653632338
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail69,544 miles (+8,203)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    647162732325
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass61,341 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,341 miles
    Test number
    297753251319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,058 miles (+4,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    217286541394
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass56,273 miles (+4,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,273 miles
    Test number
    170057450304
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  28. Pass52,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    760449249331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 MWW

Does V49 MWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 MWW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 MWW?
The MOT on V49 MWW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 MWW done?
V49 MWW was recorded at 109,922 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,560 miles a year.
Has V49 MWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 MWW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V49 MWW 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 V49 MWW find?
V49 MWW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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