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Land Rover Defender

White and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V665 FDDMOT history

V665 FDD is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 18,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

V665 FDD white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
18,045 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V665 FDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V665 FDD was last recorded at 18,045 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2009: 107,328 miles, lower than 153,932 miles on 25 Oct 2007.
  • 31 Jul 2024: 16,540 miles, lower than 133,443 miles on 4 Jun 2015.

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
16,566 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,045 miles
  • 2025 – 16,566 miles
  • 2024 – 16,540 miles
  • 2015 – 133,443 miles
  • 2014 – 130,918 miles
  • 2013 – 124,429 miles
  • 2012 – 121,919 miles
  • 2011 – 121,219 miles
  • 2010 – 112,264 miles
  • 2009 – 107,328 miles
  • 2007 – 153,932 miles
  • 2006 – 138,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,045 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,045 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    142126936523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,566 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    16,566 miles
    Test number
    810919469540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,540 miles (-116,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    390794358323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,443 miles (+2,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,443 miles
    Test number
    249925655496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  5. Pass130,918 miles (+51)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,918 miles
    Test number
    295453864110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  6. Fail130,867 miles (+6,438)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    877073154198
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass124,429 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    479796853172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,919 miles
    Test number
    249400772296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,919 miles (+700)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,919 miles
    Test number
    905689862274
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront prop shaft uj worn
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking

  10. Pass121,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    966673141294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail121,219 miles (+8,955)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    377633241288
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail112,264 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    714420460226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNear side front hub seal just starting to leak

  13. Pass112,264 miles (+4,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    902090760258
    • NoteNear side front hub seal just starting to leak

  14. Pass107,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    322906769457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,328 miles (-46,604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    611906469204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  16. Pass153,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    153,932 miles
    Test number
    362738897434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,932 miles (+15,316)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,932 miles
    Test number
    343236497285
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  18. Pass138,616 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    138,616 miles
    Test number
    760457876259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass132,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    132,333 miles
    Test number
    781376726016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V665 FDD

Does V665 FDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V665 FDD is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V665 FDD?
The MOT on V665 FDD is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V665 FDD done?
V665 FDD was recorded at 18,045 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026.
Has V665 FDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V665 FDD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on V665 FDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V665 FDD find?
V665 FDD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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