
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V663 GVRMOT history
V663 GVR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 131,278 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V663 GVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 17 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V663 GVR was last recorded at 131,278 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Feb 2009: 69,298 miles, lower than 629,680 miles on 11 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,163 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,115 miles
- Average per year
- 4,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,278 miles
- 2025 – 127,163 miles
- 2024 – 123,098 miles
- 2023 – 119,770 miles
- 2022 – 119,690 miles
- 2021 – 118,219 miles
- 2020 – 114,783 miles
- 2019 – 110,009 miles
- 2018 – 108,125 miles
- 2017 – 105,263 miles
- 2016 – 103,553 miles
- 2015 – 102,474 miles
- 2014 – 95,549 miles
- 2013 – 93,128 miles
- 2012 – 87,688 miles
- 2011 – 80,870 miles
- 2010 – 74,700 miles
- 2009 – 69,298 miles
- 2008 – 629,680 miles
- 2007 – 56,069 miles
- 2006 – 47,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront diff leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Reverse light inop
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak from engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,278 miles (+4,115)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 131,278 miles
- Test number
- 780579155193
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront diff leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,163 miles (+4,065)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 127,163 miles
- Test number
- 498816198981
- AdvisoryFront Diff slight seepage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Diff stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Pass123,098 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 123,098 miles
- Test number
- 351888817610
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,098 miles (+3,328)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,098 miles
- Test number
- 676761359611
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,770 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 119,770 miles
- Test number
- 795076799010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,690 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 119,690 miles
- Test number
- 927801762844
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBulkhead area slightly rusty
Fail119,684 miles (+1,465)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,684 miles
- Test number
- 821427929899
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBulkhead area slightly rusty
Pass118,219 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 118,219 miles
- Test number
- 358938336253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushs deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo/abs pump mounting areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushs deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBulkhead areas corroded
Fail118,204 miles (+3,421)5 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,204 miles
- Test number
- 329109265676
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x/member area by damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/arm front bushs cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo/abs pump mounting areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/arm front bushs crscking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside bulkhead areas corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight brake judder
Pass114,783 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 114,783 miles
- Test number
- 369430055740
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass110,009 miles (+2)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,009 miles
- Test number
- 303294035311
- DangerousSuspected fault with brake master cylinder ( works correctly and does not currently leak ) THIS FAULT IS DANGEROUS DUE TO THE VEHICLE SEEMINGKY USING BRAKE FLUID OVER TIME
- AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves cracking
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryDamage to both front seatbelts
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
- AdvisoryWiper arms loose
Fail110,007 miles (+1,882)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,007 miles
- Test number
- 636958372807
- DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBody has an unsafe modification Offside front fog light sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet missing (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves cracking
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryDamage to both front seatbelts
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
- AdvisoryWiper arms loose
Pass108,125 miles (+2)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,125 miles
- Test number
- 782535007115
- AdvisoryABS light does not illuminate
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking throughout tread
- AdvisoryBoth front trailing arm front bushes ( hockey stick bushes ) slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear top shocker bushes have slight play
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryMisting of oil on steering arm damper
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front swivel joint ball pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc is heavily pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop heavily deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
- AdvisorySlight cut in tread of Nearside rear tyre
Fail108,123 miles (+9)2 failures16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,123 miles
- Test number
- 163110003759
- FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel pressure reg (7.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryABS light does not illuminate
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking throughout tread
- AdvisoryBoth front trailing arm front bushes ( hockey stick bushes ) slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear top shocker bushes have slight play
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryMisting of oil on steering arm damper
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front swivel joint ball pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc is heavily pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop heavily deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
- AdvisorySlight cut in tread of Nearside rear tyre
Fail108,114 miles (+2,851)3 dangerous8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,114 miles
- Test number
- 800563530327
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlights (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drivers footwell area (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)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded
- AdvisoryCondensation in offside headlight
- AdvisoryOffside rear and offside front tyre valves deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryReverse lights inop
- AdvisoryTravel in handbrake lever
Pass105,263 miles (+1,710)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 105,263 miles
- Test number
- 697030582110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,553 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,553 miles
- Test number
- 892972775754
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear door corroded
Fail103,553 miles (+1,079)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,553 miles
- Test number
- 651221036189
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear door corroded
Pass102,474 miles (+6,925)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 102,474 miles
- Test number
- 745255065045
- NoteBoth front doors corroded on the bottom rear corners.
- NoteMinor surface rust to chassis
Pass95,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 95,549 miles
- Test number
- 709206944007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,549 miles (+2,421)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,549 miles
- Test number
- 929634344013
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass93,128 miles (+5,440)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 93,128 miles
- Test number
- 585150953094
- NoteIntermitent fault on abs warning light
Pass87,688 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 87,688 miles
- Test number
- 659388262016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail87,688 miles (+6,818)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,688 miles
- Test number
- 657457062062
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass80,870 miles (+6,170)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 80,870 miles
- Test number
- 536645651007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,700 miles (+5,402)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 74,700 miles
- Test number
- 103635150435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,298 miles (-560,382)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 69,298 miles
- Test number
- 761598939038
- NoteSlight play to OSR upper shock absorber bush
Pass629,680 miles (+573,611)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 629,680 miles
- Test number
- 253792648002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,069 miles (+8,205)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 56,069 miles
- Test number
- 244050447031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,864 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,864 miles
- Test number
- 521868136064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,624 miles5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,624 miles
- Test number
- 562796716076
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteBumper insecure
- NoteVery slight damage to front number plate †
Questions about V663 GVR
- Does V663 GVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V663 GVR is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V663 GVR?
- The MOT on V663 GVR is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V663 GVR done?
- V663 GVR was recorded at 131,278 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
- Has V663 GVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V663 GVR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V663 GVR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V663 GVR find?
- V663 GVR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabilizer; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; front diff leaking, and 3 more.
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