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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,477 cc

V649 OBAMOT history

V649 OBA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

V649 OBA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,480 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V649 OBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V649 OBA was last recorded at 128,480 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2015: 77,459 miles, lower than 683,748 miles on 29 Oct 2014.

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
128,476 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,480 miles
  • 2025 – 126,254 miles
  • 2024 – 125,163 miles
  • 2023 – 123,193 miles
  • 2021 – 118,692 miles
  • 2020 – 114,869 miles
  • 2019 – 109,076 miles
  • 2018 – 101,789 miles
  • 2017 – 94,667 miles
  • 2016 – 85,420 miles
  • 2015 – 77,459 miles
  • 2014 – 683,748 miles
  • 2013 – 61,450 miles
  • 2012 – 52,150 miles
  • 2011 – 44,244 miles
  • 2010 – 37,421 miles
  • 2009 – 30,066 miles
  • 2008 – 29,190 miles
  • 2007 – 28,232 miles
  • 2006 – 27,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,480 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,480 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,480 miles
    Test number
    573922908461
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail128,476 miles (+2,222)3 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,476 miles
    Test number
    493459238500
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member X3 (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitment arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass126,254 miles (+1,091)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,254 miles
    Test number
    742921641484
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,163 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,163 miles
    Test number
    183473200211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  5. Fail125,112 miles (+1,919)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,112 miles
    Test number
    958963996437
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  6. Pass123,193 miles (+4,501)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    192924996999
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  7. Pass118,692 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    633314822987
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear xmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  8. Fail118,692 miles (+3,823)1 dangerous11 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    855310681865
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fulcrum (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear xmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  9. Pass114,869 miles (+5,793)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,869 miles
    Test number
    662740137068
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer shaft front/joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock cover corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis nearside/offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  10. Pass109,076 miles (+7,287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,076 miles
    Test number
    577422395459
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight corrosion to shock cover
  11. Pass101,789 miles (+7,122)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,789 miles
    Test number
    530554496430
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight corrosion to shock cover
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  12. Pass94,667 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    125074937116
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed
  13. Fail94,538 miles (+9,118)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    891433273381
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed
  14. Pass85,420 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    846655699752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cut on o/s/f tire has been noted.
  15. Fail85,417 miles (+7,958)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,417 miles
    Test number
    755338760231
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside 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 Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion to chassis
  16. Pass77,459 miles (-606,289)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,459 miles
    Test number
    195678714903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass683,748 miles (+622,298)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    683,748 miles
    Test number
    488592404417
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight fraying to offside front seat belt webbing
  18. Pass61,450 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    317613803383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,150 miles (+7,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    437838092297
    • NoteFront brake pads very close too limit
  20. Pass44,244 miles (+6,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    345331391202
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass37,421 miles (+7,355)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,421 miles
    Test number
    683359070212
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished quite badly but no cords/ply's exposed
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished quite badly but no cords/ply's exposed
  22. Pass30,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    200729659282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,064 miles (+874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,064 miles
    Test number
    102287759214
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass29,190 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    944304088242
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
  25. Fail29,190 miles (+958)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    351612188430
    • 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
  26. Pass28,232 miles (+479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    604621587247
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread on inner edges.
  27. Pass27,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,753 miles
    Test number
    341922846290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V649 OBA

Does V649 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V649 OBA is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V649 OBA?
The MOT on V649 OBA is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V649 OBA done?
V649 OBA was recorded at 128,480 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has V649 OBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V649 OBA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V649 OBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V649 OBA find?
V649 OBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm bushes; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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