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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V665 FDEMOT history

V665 FDE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2024.

V665 FDE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
72,571 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V665 FDE
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
21 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V665 FDE was last recorded at 72,571 miles on 9 Mar 2024, 2,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2016: 61,317 miles, lower than 604,191 miles on 29 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
70,416 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,155 miles
Average per year
1,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,571 miles
  • 2022 – 70,416 miles
  • 2021 – 67,942 miles
  • 2020 – 65,015 miles
  • 2019 – 63,998 miles
  • 2018 – 62,880 miles
  • 2017 – 62,483 miles
  • 2016 – 61,317 miles
  • 2015 – 604,191 miles
  • 2014 – 59,434 miles
  • 2011 – 58,961 miles
  • 2010 – 56,820 miles
  • 2009 – 53,704 miles
  • 2008 – 51,752 miles
  • 2007 – 49,233 miles
  • 2006 – 45,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    576844810861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,571 miles (+2,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    371034150125
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass70,416 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,416 miles
    Test number
    574198008541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,942 miles (+2,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    760420628768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,015 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    178594365262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail65,012 miles (+1,014)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    497910710224
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass63,998 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    334998285122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,880 miles (+397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    467683955258
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass62,483 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    881550872499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,317 miles (-542,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    327268245999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass604,191 miles (+544,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    604,191 miles
    Test number
    978210385180
    • NoteHeavy and significant surface corrosion nearside front chassis
    • NoteHeavy and significat surface corrosion nearside front bulkhead

  12. Pass59,434 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    228074084409
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass58,961 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,961 miles
    Test number
    867442251139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,820 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,820 miles
    Test number
    292565020405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,704 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    730735929151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,752 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    112188088427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,233 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    530155397019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    962922436052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V665 FDE

Does V665 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V665 FDE expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V665 FDE?
The MOT on V665 FDE expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V665 FDE done?
V665 FDE was recorded at 72,571 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2024, an average of 1,477 miles a year.
Has V665 FDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V665 FDE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V665 FDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V665 FDE find?
V665 FDE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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