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Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V643 GFXMOT history

V643 GFX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

V643 GFX green 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,282 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V643 GFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V643 GFX was last recorded at 103,282 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2016: 85,597 miles, lower than 824,743 miles on 23 Jun 2015.

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
102,956 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
2,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,282 miles
  • 2024 – 102,956 miles
  • 2023 – 102,617 miles
  • 2022 – 100,782 miles
  • 2021 – 97,954 miles
  • 2020 – 95,302 miles
  • 2019 – 92,673 miles
  • 2018 – 89,893 miles
  • 2017 – 87,351 miles
  • 2016 – 85,597 miles
  • 2015 – 824,743 miles
  • 2014 – 78,793 miles
  • 2013 – 75,147 miles
  • 2012 – 72,351 miles
  • 2011 – 68,945 miles
  • 2010 – 65,939 miles
  • 2009 – 62,990 miles
  • 2008 – 59,021 miles
  • 2007 – 55,491 miles
  • 2006 – 51,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,282 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,282 miles (+326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    606865878831
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,956 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    817743925930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    737938827707
    • AdvisoryRear service brake only just met minimum requirements

  4. Fail102,617 miles (+51)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    870883192819
    • Repaired at testNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step wont retract (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step wont retract (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake only just met minimum requirements

  5. Fail102,566 miles (+1,784)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    464606924788
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,782 miles (+2,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,782 miles
    Test number
    699774658441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sphere slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody floor corroded

  7. Pass97,954 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,954 miles
    Test number
    880902019467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,302 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    475821027156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,673 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    211508345993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,893 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,893 miles
    Test number
    903183014043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,351 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,351 miles
    Test number
    131354822953
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Fail87,303 miles (+1,706)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    417784932508
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need adjusting (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  13. Pass85,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    396762993518
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail85,597 miles (-739,146)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    732808424983
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass824,743 miles (+745,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    824,743 miles
    Test number
    825504575133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,793 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    237071594192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,147 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    197736273100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,351 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    606798572136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,945 miles (+3,006)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    959928371162
    • NoteRear chassis is corroded
    • NoteRear tyres are perished

  20. Pass65,939 miles (+2,949)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    673505970181
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Pass62,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    412676069164
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Fail62,990 miles (+3,969)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    433026169190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Pass59,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    361321068169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,021 miles (+3,530)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    292071968169
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteAge cracks all tyres

  25. Pass55,491 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    100461157100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,873 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    183390456166
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  27. Pass51,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    772280356125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V643 GFX

Does V643 GFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V643 GFX is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V643 GFX?
The MOT on V643 GFX is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V643 GFX done?
V643 GFX was recorded at 103,282 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,631 miles a year.
Has V643 GFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V643 GFX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V643 GFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V643 GFX find?
V643 GFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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