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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V647 FSLMOT history

V647 FSL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

V647 FSL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
175,422 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V647 FSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V647 FSL was last recorded at 175,422 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2019: 80,435 miles, lower than 172,845 miles on 2 Oct 2019.

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
175,419 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,422 miles
  • 2022 – 175,372 miles
  • 2021 – 174,746 miles
  • 2019 – 80,435 miles
  • 2018 – 156,527 miles
  • 2017 – 148,156 miles
  • 2016 – 136,600 miles
  • 2015 – 126,429 miles
  • 2014 – 113,456 miles
  • 2013 – 108,161 miles
  • 2012 – 97,056 miles
  • 2011 – 88,720 miles
  • 2010 – 87,042 miles
  • 2009 – 85,179 miles
  • 2007 – 76,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body Panel Corroded Not Within 30cmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Door CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body Panel Corroded Not Within 30cmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Door CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,422 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    175,422 miles
    Test number
    535375527859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body Panel Corroded Not Within 30cm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Door Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body Panel Corroded Not Within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Door Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail175,419 miles (+47)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,419 miles
    Test number
    955159428929
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body Panel Corroded Not Within 30cm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Door Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body Panel Corroded Not Within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Door Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,372 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,372 miles
    Test number
    761093725688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,746 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,746 miles
    Test number
    375739169060
    • 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))

  5. Fail174,738 miles (+94,303)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,738 miles
    Test number
    382933458955
    • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure outriggers corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar attachment defective bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass80,435 miles (-92,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    638019815355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,845 miles (+16,318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,845 miles
    Test number
    294956598744
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,527 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,527 miles
    Test number
    459693993881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,156 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,156 miles
    Test number
    300480381728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,965 miles (+11,365)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,965 miles
    Test number
    526399289047
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front crossmember. (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass136,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,600 miles
    Test number
    269026272208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail136,600 miles (+10,171)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,600 miles
    Test number
    522561058509
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working top door (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass126,429 miles (+12,973)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,429 miles
    Test number
    274633449925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    398788284232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,456 miles (+5,295)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    237038784266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass108,161 miles (+11,105)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    818245193241
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiring loose above gearbox

  17. Pass97,056 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    777761472271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,720 miles (+1,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    927075891200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass87,042 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    424556130398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  20. Fail87,040 miles (+1,861)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    140925330317
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,179 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    823315959357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,473 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    214985219054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail81,463 miles (+4,527)3 dangerous1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    840717109061
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion

  24. Pass76,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    350710417093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,936 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    794830617010
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about V647 FSL

Does V647 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V647 FSL expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V647 FSL?
The MOT on V647 FSL expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V647 FSL done?
V647 FSL was recorded at 175,422 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has V647 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V647 FSL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V647 FSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V647 FSL find?
V647 FSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner body panel corroded not within 30cm; nearside front lower door corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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