
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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.
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
Pass77,459 miles (-606,289)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 77,459 miles
- Test number
- 195678714903
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass61,450 miles (+9,300)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,450 miles
- Test number
- 317613803383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
Pass30,066 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 30,066 miles
- Test number
- 200729659282
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass29,190 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 29,190 miles
- Test number
- 944304088242
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
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
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.
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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