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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V650 DCCMOT history

V650 DCC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

V650 DCC 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 11 May 2026
Mileage
149,141 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V650 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V650 DCC was last recorded at 149,141 miles on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2025: 149,141 miles, lower than 149,187 miles on 30 Apr 2025.

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
149,187 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Average per year
3,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,141 miles
  • 2022 – 147,779 miles
  • 2021 – 144,741 miles
  • 2020 – 143,393 miles
  • 2019 – 142,305 miles
  • 2018 – 137,488 miles
  • 2017 – 136,994 miles
  • 2016 – 129,582 miles
  • 2015 – 124,162 miles
  • 2014 – 122,074 miles
  • 2013 – 118,359 miles
  • 2012 – 114,443 miles
  • 2011 – 113,689 miles
  • 2010 – 110,686 miles
  • 2009 – 108,595 miles
  • 2008 – 105,566 miles
  • 2007 – 92,902 miles
  • 2006 – 82,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,141 miles (-46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,141 miles
    Test number
    711650669579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail149,187 miles (+1,408)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,187 miles
    Test number
    124193608613
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass147,779 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,779 miles
    Test number
    102677240070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,777 miles (+3,036)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,777 miles
    Test number
    313285006819
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pan rod arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass144,741 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,741 miles
    Test number
    271116858571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,393 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,393 miles
    Test number
    424476057973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,305 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,305 miles
    Test number
    306547934797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,488 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,488 miles
    Test number
    457187789075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,994 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,994 miles
    Test number
    353313400121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,582 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    125489293353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,162 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    769355575079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,074 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,074 miles
    Test number
    467593474098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,359 miles (+3,916)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    636064973077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass114,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    169326372412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,443 miles (+754)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    899527962074
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass113,689 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    269194881259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,675 miles (+2,989)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,675 miles
    Test number
    228823941287
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass110,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    362913750295
    • 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)

  19. Fail110,686 miles (+2,091)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    653509840264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass108,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    963047949256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,595 miles (+3,029)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    521536849216
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass105,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,566 miles
    Test number
    320435358281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,566 miles (+12,664)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,566 miles
    Test number
    762783058273
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass92,902 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    603233257214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    144236426264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V650 DCC

Does V650 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V650 DCC expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V650 DCC?
The MOT on V650 DCC expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V650 DCC done?
V650 DCC was recorded at 149,141 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 3,547 miles a year.
Has V650 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V650 DCC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V650 DCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V650 DCC find?
V650 DCC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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