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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V637 PDVMOT history

V637 PDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 181,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V637 PDV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,233 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 PDV was last recorded at 181,233 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,233 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,233 miles
  • 2025 – 181,216 miles
  • 2024 – 173,738 miles
  • 2023 – 162,223 miles
  • 2021 – 143,716 miles
  • 2019 – 135,090 miles
  • 2018 – 129,704 miles
  • 2017 – 120,948 miles
  • 2016 – 111,859 miles
  • 2015 – 104,147 miles
  • 2014 – 93,826 miles
  • 2013 – 87,000 miles
  • 2012 – 77,578 miles
  • 2011 – 70,210 miles
  • 2010 – 64,837 miles
  • 2008 – 60,262 miles
  • 2007 – 55,906 miles
  • 2006 – 49,850 miles
  • 2005 – 44,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,233 miles
    Test number
    891209051942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,233 miles (+17)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,233 miles
    Test number
    520451380101
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,216 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,216 miles
    Test number
    423580786355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,213 miles (+46)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,213 miles
    Test number
    942449915522
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail181,167 miles (+7,429)4 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,167 miles
    Test number
    706954304598
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure 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))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame nearside to offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar component excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass173,738 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,738 miles
    Test number
    756491250300
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Fail173,733 miles (+11,510)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,733 miles
    Test number
    721160694820
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass162,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,223 miles
    Test number
    247129743692
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail162,216 miles (+18,500)12 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,216 miles
    Test number
    921597880951
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to king pins and bearings (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn drop arm on steering box (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass143,716 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,716 miles
    Test number
    460679906153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail143,712 miles (+8,622)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,712 miles
    Test number
    221734802911
    • MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,090 miles
    Test number
    704213995345
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail135,090 miles (+5,386)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,090 miles
    Test number
    269330927629
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass129,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,704 miles
    Test number
    266061485574
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Fail129,704 miles (+8,756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,704 miles
    Test number
    464047141401
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass120,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,948 miles
    Test number
    330051701398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,948 miles (+9,089)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,948 miles
    Test number
    733422076817
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass111,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    525701652766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,859 miles (+7,712)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    951593475400
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable mount (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass104,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    707781895118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail104,147 miles (+10,321)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    768971495107
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass93,826 miles (+6,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,826 miles
    Test number
    909414924084
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  23. Fail87,000 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    496805523051
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass87,000 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    709845223091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    155610322438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,578 miles (+7,368)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    147800222460
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass70,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    357461021036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,210 miles (+5,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    978721821056
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass64,837 miles (+4,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    833878000045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Fail60,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    722423948395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  31. Pass60,262 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    763093648303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass55,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,906 miles
    Test number
    863959117386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail55,906 miles (+6,056)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,906 miles
    Test number
    794538317304
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  34. Pass49,850 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    382895186206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass44,857 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    382977485212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V637 PDV

Does V637 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V637 PDV is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V637 PDV?
The MOT on V637 PDV is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V637 PDV done?
V637 PDV was recorded at 181,233 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has V637 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 PDV has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V637 PDV 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 V637 PDV find?
V637 PDV passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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