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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V661 MASMOT history

V661 MAS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

V661 MAS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,334 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 MAS
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
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 MAS was last recorded at 166,334 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,735 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,599 miles
Average per year
3,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,334 miles
  • 2025 – 164,735 miles
  • 2024 – 158,239 miles
  • 2020 – 156,793 miles
  • 2018 – 156,788 miles
  • 2017 – 156,457 miles
  • 2015 – 156,455 miles
  • 2011 – 152,390 miles
  • 2010 – 146,780 miles
  • 2009 – 135,536 miles
  • 2008 – 121,764 miles
  • 2007 – 106,975 miles
  • 2006 – 92,368 miles
  • 2005 – 84,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,334 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront front hubs seal damp
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear seats removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front hubs have slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s & n/s front hubs have slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,334 miles (+1,599)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,334 miles
    Test number
    874727653638
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front hubs seal damp
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,735 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    164,735 miles
    Test number
    613753145074
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight leak

  3. Fail164,729 miles (+6,490)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,729 miles
    Test number
    710735319387
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight leak

  4. Pass158,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    135588648619
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front hubs have slight leak

  5. Fail158,239 miles (+1,446)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    470732216242
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front hubs have slight leak

  6. Pass156,793 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,793 miles
    Test number
    617111030352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass156,788 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,788 miles
    Test number
    509762741384
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre box section between chassis corroded/holed but not regarded as structural
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front chassis outriggers heavily corroded but not regarded as structural or within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front chrome swivel ball starting to leak grease

  8. Fail156,787 miles (+330)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,787 miles
    Test number
    594213691916
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre box section between chassis corroded/holed but not regarded as structural
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front outriggers heavily corroded but nut regarded as structural/prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front chrome swivel ball leaking grease

  9. Pass156,457 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,457 miles
    Test number
    424268836595
    • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside chassis outriggers heavily corroded but not regarded as a structural point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chrome ball leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryCentre cosmetic crossmember heavily corroded but not regarded as a structural part

  10. Pass156,455 miles (+4,065)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    156,455 miles
    Test number
    438846238842
    • AdvisoryCentre cosmetic crossmember heavily corroded but regarded as a structural part
    • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s chassis outriggers heavily corroded but not regarded as a structural part
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chrome swivel ball leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass152,390 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    152,390 miles
    Test number
    359664311392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail152,388 miles (+5,608)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,388 miles
    Test number
    925173811377
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass146,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    146,780 miles
    Test number
    524233120318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail146,780 miles (+11,244)3 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,780 miles
    Test number
    623630320368
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDust cover on steering box balljoint insecure

  15. Pass135,536 miles (+13,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    135,536 miles
    Test number
    594254819353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,764 miles (+14,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    121,764 miles
    Test number
    281354128327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,975 miles (+14,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,975 miles
    Test number
    481070717333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,368 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    442207606315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,543 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    551258205337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,541 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    524847405346
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V661 MAS

Does V661 MAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V661 MAS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V661 MAS?
The MOT on V661 MAS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V661 MAS done?
V661 MAS was recorded at 166,334 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,924 miles a year.
Has V661 MAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 MAS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V661 MAS 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 V661 MAS find?
V661 MAS passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front front hubs seal damp, and 3 more.

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