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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V666 DEFMOT history

V666 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

V666 DEF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
109,265 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V666 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V666 DEF was last recorded at 109,265 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 3,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,679 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,586 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,265 miles
  • 2024 – 105,679 miles
  • 2023 – 105,261 miles
  • 2022 – 100,645 miles
  • 2020 – 97,189 miles
  • 2019 – 90,498 miles
  • 2018 – 87,995 miles
  • 2017 – 86,518 miles
  • 2016 – 84,104 miles
  • 2014 – 83,258 miles
  • 2012 – 81,071 miles
  • 2011 – 80,248 miles
  • 2010 – 75,102 miles
  • 2009 – 67,791 miles
  • 2008 – 55,568 miles
  • 2007 – 44,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

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 Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    197843751742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail109,265 miles (+3,586)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    903346479887
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass105,679 miles (+418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,679 miles
    Test number
    621158250578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,261 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    480263359721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,257 miles (+4,612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    757209738389
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,645 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    898149936108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,640 miles (+3,451)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    426680107376
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,189 miles (+6,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    813047261118
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,498 miles (+2,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    634724335265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,995 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    926417387847
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight play both rear wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f hub

  11. Fail87,961 miles (+1,443)1 dangerous8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    382321648069
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Swivel pin housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Too much oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage fouling On lock to lock test (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear of vehicle fully loaded preventing a inspection of area at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass86,518 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    986989654295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,516 miles (+2,412)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    214699882584
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass84,104 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    551019500866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,258 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    397664944396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,197 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    228673304038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,071 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    457774302492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,064 miles (+816)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    187021502316
    • DangerousHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass80,248 miles (+64)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    818313141240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tracktor joint weeping oil

  20. Fail80,184 miles (+5,082)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    485850911270
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside and offside front axle outter seals showing signs of leakage
    • NoteSteering arm drag link dust cover split

  21. Pass75,102 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    332288310471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,099 miles (+7,308)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    981505610294
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass67,791 miles (+12,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    953867499019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,568 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,568 miles
    Test number
    531849698070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    321644107165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,891 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    244972307473
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear door exterior handle broken

Questions about V666 DEF

Does V666 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V666 DEF expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V666 DEF?
The MOT on V666 DEF expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V666 DEF done?
V666 DEF was recorded at 109,265 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has V666 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V666 DEF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V666 DEF 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 V666 DEF find?
V666 DEF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive front diff; oil leak, but not excessive sump, and 1 more.

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