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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V654 FLDMOT history

V654 FLD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

V654 FLD white 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,254 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V654 FLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V654 FLD was last recorded at 197,254 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,245 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,009 miles
Average per year
4,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,254 miles
  • 2024 – 194,245 miles
  • 2023 – 192,768 miles
  • 2022 – 191,241 miles
  • 2021 – 188,257 miles
  • 2020 – 182,663 miles
  • 2019 – 180,855 miles
  • 2018 – 175,982 miles
  • 2017 – 172,493 miles
  • 2016 – 170,649 miles
  • 2015 – 167,685 miles
  • 2014 – 164,810 miles
  • 2013 – 161,682 miles
  • 2012 – 155,718 miles
  • 2011 – 149,982 miles
  • 2010 – 145,993 miles
  • 2008 – 143,346 miles
  • 2007 – 134,826 miles
  • 2006 – 126,026 miles
  • 2005 – 114,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,254 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,254 miles (+3,009)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,254 miles
    Test number
    309680857668
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,245 miles (+1,477)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    194,245 miles
    Test number
    734411800033
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass192,768 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,768 miles
    Test number
    646370063052
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass191,241 miles (+2,984)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,241 miles
    Test number
    246778432951
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass188,257 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,257 miles
    Test number
    651111730496
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,663 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,663 miles
    Test number
    393559582940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,855 miles (+4,873)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    180,855 miles
    Test number
    611945015448
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass175,982 miles (+3,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,982 miles
    Test number
    142475724930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass172,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    172,493 miles
    Test number
    264139646403
    • AdvisoryFront nearside offside front tyre are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail172,493 miles (+1,844)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,493 miles
    Test number
    988135043322
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside offside front tyre are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass170,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,649 miles
    Test number
    178489665145
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail170,649 miles (+2,964)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,649 miles
    Test number
    644986360062
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass167,685 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    167,685 miles
    Test number
    816757685010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,661 miles (+2,851)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,661 miles
    Test number
    319770585094
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass164,810 miles (+3,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    164,810 miles
    Test number
    159692464073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail161,682 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,682 miles
    Test number
    515559753025
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades split

  17. Pass161,682 miles (+5,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    161,682 miles
    Test number
    647559753036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades split

  18. Pass155,718 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    155,718 miles
    Test number
    717480032002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail155,715 miles (+5,733)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,715 miles
    Test number
    877107722092
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass149,982 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    718012841088
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres outer side walls perished

  21. Fail149,979 miles (+3,986)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,979 miles
    Test number
    557000241091
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres outer side walls perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall perished

  22. Pass145,993 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    720955700023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass143,346 miles (+8,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    163314948371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass134,826 miles (+8,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    134,826 miles
    Test number
    320280827321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass126,026 miles (+11,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    126,026 miles
    Test number
    391673336357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass114,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    114,408 miles
    Test number
    160621995203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V654 FLD

Does V654 FLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V654 FLD is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V654 FLD?
The MOT on V654 FLD is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V654 FLD done?
V654 FLD was recorded at 197,254 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,120 miles a year.
Has V654 FLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V654 FLD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2017.
Has the mileage on V654 FLD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V654 FLD find?
V654 FLD passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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