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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V639 FSLMOT history

V639 FSL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 222,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

V639 FSL 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 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
222,767 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V639 FSL
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
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V639 FSL was last recorded at 222,767 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 3,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2014: 172,497 miles, lower than 188,672 miles on 28 Aug 2013.

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
219,267 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,500 miles
Average per year
7,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 222,767 miles
  • 2023 – 219,267 miles
  • 2021 – 213,938 miles
  • 2020 – 207,009 miles
  • 2018 – 196,318 miles
  • 2017 – 195,461 miles
  • 2015 – 194,183 miles
  • 2014 – 172,525 miles
  • 2013 – 188,672 miles
  • 2011 – 172,185 miles
  • 2009 – 148,924 miles
  • 2008 – 116,183 miles
  • 2007 – 108,322 miles
  • 2006 – 97,694 miles
  • 2005 – 84,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,767 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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear wing insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,767 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    222,767 miles
    Test number
    947922446922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass219,267 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    219,267 miles
    Test number
    584426351745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass213,938 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    213,938 miles
    Test number
    864377753231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass207,009 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    207,009 miles
    Test number
    774721781493
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail206,994 miles (+10,676)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,994 miles
    Test number
    584473855487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass196,318 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    196,318 miles
    Test number
    843227565262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass196,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    196,090 miles
    Test number
    227229798282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,090 miles (+629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,090 miles
    Test number
    865506814052
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  9. Pass195,461 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    195,461 miles
    Test number
    672467456470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wing insecure.
  10. Fail195,439 miles (+1,256)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,439 miles
    Test number
    661742310581
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wing insecure.
  11. Pass194,183 miles (+21,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    194,183 miles
    Test number
    379154525401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,525 miles (+28)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    172,525 miles
    Test number
    177142234223
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  13. Fail172,497 miles (-16,175)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,497 miles
    Test number
    616271834226
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  14. Pass188,672 miles (+33)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    188,672 miles
    Test number
    609340843225
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  15. Fail188,639 miles (+16,454)4 dangerous14 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,639 miles
    Test number
    359134033243
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  16. Pass172,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    799472211059
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  17. Fail172,185 miles (+23,261)5 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    225501911040
    • DangerousDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  18. Pass148,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    148,924 miles
    Test number
    793106359340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  19. Fail148,924 miles (+32,741)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,924 miles
    Test number
    444496459421
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  20. Fail116,183 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,183 miles
    Test number
    451336548335
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  21. Pass116,183 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    116,183 miles
    Test number
    702256048349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,322 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    373674647320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass108,322 miles (+10,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    852564647357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass97,694 miles (+12,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,694 miles
    Test number
    680298056271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,761 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    84,761 miles
    Test number
    813548175220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,749 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    142697275285
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteO/s drivers door handle loose to excess (nuts or similar missing from inside)--may totally break away, therefore being unable to open door from the outside.

Questions about V639 FSL

Does V639 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V639 FSL expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V639 FSL?
The MOT on V639 FSL expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V639 FSL done?
V639 FSL was recorded at 222,767 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 7,453 miles a year.
Has V639 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V639 FSL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V639 FSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V639 FSL find?
V639 FSL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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