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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V659 FDDMOT history

V659 FDD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V659 FDD 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,686 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 FDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 FDD was last recorded at 96,686 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2007: 19,488 miles, lower than 117,495 miles on 23 Aug 2006.
  • 15 Jul 2008: 4,436 miles, lower than 19,488 miles on 20 Jul 2007.

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
95,040 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,686 miles
  • 2025 – 95,040 miles
  • 2024 – 92,391 miles
  • 2023 – 90,325 miles
  • 2021 – 87,932 miles
  • 2020 – 85,463 miles
  • 2019 – 82,652 miles
  • 2017 – 77,036 miles
  • 2015 – 65,338 miles
  • 2014 – 55,017 miles
  • 2013 – 44,389 miles
  • 2012 – 34,278 miles
  • 2011 – 22,406 miles
  • 2010 – 10,293 miles
  • 2009 – 5,400 miles
  • 2008 – 4,436 miles
  • 2007 – 19,488 miles
  • 2006 – 117,495 miles
  • 2005 – 104,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,686 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pump on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,686 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    475116626419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,040 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,040 miles
    Test number
    941545577911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,391 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    964420897692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,390 miles (+2,065)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    432502266147
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,325 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    286513795819
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pump on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,315 miles (+2,383)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,315 miles
    Test number
    796571511743
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pump on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,932 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,932 miles
    Test number
    543795569683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,463 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,463 miles
    Test number
    706552641530
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail85,350 miles (+2,698)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    867273094826
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,652 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    244061820597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,618 miles (+5,582)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,618 miles
    Test number
    917104786858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  12. Pass77,036 miles (+11,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    268397505520
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass65,338 miles (+10,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,338 miles
    Test number
    160537729004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  14. Pass55,017 miles (+10,628)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    445163854309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,389 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    358082253387
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass44,389 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    526992853359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,278 miles (+11,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    817943352358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass22,406 miles (+12,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    928367941397
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass10,293 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    10,293 miles
    Test number
    203899340316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,400 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    5,400 miles
    Test number
    942978149379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail4,436 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,436 miles
    Test number
    161047098165
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  22. Pass4,436 miles (-15,052)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,436 miles
    Test number
    870027198141
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  23. Fail19,488 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,488 miles
    Test number
    324661907293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass19,488 miles (-98,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,488 miles
    Test number
    551001807270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,495 miles (+12,951)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    117,495 miles
    Test number
    532705836221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass104,544 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    272069975168
    • NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
    • NoteOffside front washer jet weak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn in centre of tyre

Questions about V659 FDD

Does V659 FDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V659 FDD is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V659 FDD?
The MOT on V659 FDD is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V659 FDD done?
V659 FDD was recorded at 96,686 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
Has V659 FDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 FDD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V659 FDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V659 FDD find?
V659 FDD passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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