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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V669 HEUMOT history

V669 HEU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

V669 HEU blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
66,830 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V669 HEU
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V669 HEU was last recorded at 66,830 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,856 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
2,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,830 miles
  • 2021 – 63,856 miles
  • 2020 – 61,061 miles
  • 2019 – 57,946 miles
  • 2018 – 55,617 miles
  • 2017 – 54,672 miles
  • 2016 – 54,409 miles
  • 2015 – 53,889 miles
  • 2014 – 50,732 miles
  • 2013 – 47,620 miles
  • 2012 – 43,135 miles
  • 2011 – 38,477 miles
  • 2010 – 34,578 miles
  • 2009 – 31,395 miles
  • 2008 – 28,929 miles
  • 2007 – 25,817 miles
  • 2006 – 22,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,830 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,830 miles (+2,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    866216420522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  2. Pass63,856 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    629557440040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,732 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    408085644890
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spanner arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spanner arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,061 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    536204114996
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail61,061 miles (+3,115)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    828783580122
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    279699706739
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail57,946 miles (+2,329)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    485036821106
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass55,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    299813923574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,617 miles (+945)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    430995846615
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass54,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    714794962922
    • AdvisoryCracks in both front and nearside rear tyres.
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail54,669 miles (+260)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    582037446861
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCracks in both front and nearside rear tyres.
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass54,409 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    400543007119
    • AdvisoryRear strong smell of diesel at rear of vehicle

  13. Pass53,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    208764291410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail53,889 miles (+3,157)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    123410850183
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass50,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    836758084234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail50,732 miles (+3,112)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    155268884263
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    945152803388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail47,620 miles (+4,485)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    377911903316
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass43,135 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,135 miles
    Test number
    267797602307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,057 miles (+4,580)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    715890202381
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSteering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

  21. Pass38,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    689894881249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail38,477 miles (+3,899)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    197734781243
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass34,578 miles (+3,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    340671100376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass31,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,395 miles
    Test number
    581786099209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,395 miles (+2,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,395 miles
    Test number
    422846699257
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  26. Pass28,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    340267198460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,929 miles (+3,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    101166398212
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass25,817 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    273614807301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,070 miles
    Test number
    661795806334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V669 HEU

Does V669 HEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V669 HEU expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V669 HEU?
The MOT on V669 HEU expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V669 HEU done?
V669 HEU was recorded at 66,830 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 2,773 miles a year.
Has V669 HEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V669 HEU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V669 HEU 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 V669 HEU find?
V669 HEU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear bump stop missing, and 2 more.

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