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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V669 FKUMOT history

V669 FKU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

V669 FKU blue 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 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,463 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V669 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V669 FKU was last recorded at 109,463 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2011: 50,625 miles, lower than 105,000 miles on 28 Sept 2010.

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
109,267 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
1,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,463 miles
  • 2024 – 109,267 miles
  • 2023 – 106,266 miles
  • 2022 – 105,264 miles
  • 2021 – 103,139 miles
  • 2020 – 98,876 miles
  • 2019 – 92,512 miles
  • 2017 – 81,208 miles
  • 2016 – 76,263 miles
  • 2015 – 72,007 miles
  • 2014 – 68,180 miles
  • 2013 – 62,827 miles
  • 2012 – 60,134 miles
  • 2011 – 50,625 miles
  • 2010 – 105,000 miles
  • 2008 – 87,522 miles
  • 2007 – 86,540 miles
  • 2006 – 78,516 miles
  • 2005 – 71,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,463 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,463 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    946335430081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,267 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    955652133704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,266 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    677336789112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    605795059187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,264 miles (+2,125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    127236654363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass103,139 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    538275131540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,876 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    357359200556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,512 miles (+11,304)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,512 miles
    Test number
    487130337475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,208 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    759201092108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,263 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    448387801548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Pass72,007 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    576100627558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    985018764282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,180 miles (+5,353)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    435687964259
    • FailureCentre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass62,827 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    897269263255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,134 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    425151072238
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  16. Pass60,134 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    468981972202
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  17. Pass50,625 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    175444161252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail50,625 miles (-54,375)1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    815624761295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass105,000 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    751541070224
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel Filter
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    491981069276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCant read miles
  21. Pass87,522 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    601021968216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,540 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    631843457320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass78,516 miles (+6,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    904150746145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass71,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    410349815434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V669 FKU

Does V669 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V669 FKU is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V669 FKU?
The MOT on V669 FKU is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V669 FKU done?
V669 FKU was recorded at 109,463 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 1,885 miles a year.
Has V669 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V669 FKU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V669 FKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V669 FKU find?
V669 FKU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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