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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.

V663 GVR green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass131,278 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass119,770 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    795076799010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass105,263 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    697030582110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass95,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,549 miles
    Test number
    709206944007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass80,870 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    536645651007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,700 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,700 miles
    Test number
    103635150435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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
  28. Pass629,680 miles (+573,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    629,680 miles
    Test number
    253792648002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,069 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    244050447031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,864 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    521868136064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. 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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