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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V655 LDNMOT history

V655 LDN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

V655 LDN blue 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 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,583 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V655 LDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V655 LDN was last recorded at 131,583 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,557 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,583 miles
  • 2024 – 131,557 miles
  • 2023 – 119,576 miles
  • 2022 – 113,093 miles
  • 2021 – 106,843 miles
  • 2017 – 97,526 miles
  • 2016 – 94,149 miles
  • 2014 – 93,095 miles
  • 2013 – 89,883 miles
  • 2012 – 84,844 miles
  • 2011 – 80,972 miles
  • 2010 – 76,416 miles
  • 2009 – 71,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,583 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight leak at front hub seals, nearside front, offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,583 miles (+26)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    793556066401
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,557 miles (+11,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,557 miles
    Test number
    738497709042
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,576 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    881354828063
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,370 miles (+6,277)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    919611869134
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm securing nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    116821339523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,087 miles (+6,244)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,087 miles
    Test number
    942620858493
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative some times works (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,843 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    161795772155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,526 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    401349484593
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisorySlight leak at front hub seals, nearside front, offside front

  9. Fail97,523 miles (+3,374)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,523 miles
    Test number
    487609966551
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear chalked (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front chalked (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front outrigger, chalked (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisorySlight leak at front hub seals, nearside front, offside front

  10. Pass94,149 miles (+1,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,149 miles
    Test number
    395917382052
    • AdvisoryBoth front seats slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass93,095 miles (+3,212)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    176362914225
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked
    • NoteNS seat slightly insecure

  12. Pass89,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    359783813498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,883 miles (+5,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    459413313207
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass84,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    528635612222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,844 miles (+3,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    566795412278
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass80,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    649448961168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,968 miles (+4,552)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    869448061194
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass76,416 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    161010430145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s steering swivel joints have slight seepage at seals
    • NoteFront number plate not mounted to front of vehicle but on display in cab and is readable

  19. Fail76,412 miles (+4,923)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    474127320136
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s steering swivel joints have slight seepage at seals
    • NoteFront number plate not mounted to front of vehicle but on display in cab and is readable

  20. Pass71,489 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    233133419186
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail71,474 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    481562519144
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V655 LDN

Does V655 LDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V655 LDN expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V655 LDN?
The MOT on V655 LDN expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V655 LDN done?
V655 LDN was recorded at 131,583 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has V655 LDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V655 LDN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V655 LDN 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 V655 LDN find?
V655 LDN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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