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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,495 cc

V66 DEFMOT history

V66 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

V66 DEF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,874 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 DEF was last recorded at 85,874 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,963 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,874 miles
  • 2024 – 84,963 miles
  • 2023 – 84,285 miles
  • 2022 – 82,429 miles
  • 2021 – 81,448 miles
  • 2020 – 79,909 miles
  • 2019 – 78,590 miles
  • 2018 – 77,340 miles
  • 2017 – 72,654 miles
  • 2016 – 64,202 miles
  • 2015 – 53,507 miles
  • 2014 – 42,390 miles
  • 2013 – 32,537 miles
  • 2012 – 25,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    798626821869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,872 miles (+909)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    373283288323
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,963 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    751465481430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,285 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    462657478427
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal b/pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,429 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,429 miles
    Test number
    692384988038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,448 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    495399986046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,909 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    367990115571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,699 miles (+1,109)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    581633761637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,590 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    820562330263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,340 miles (+4,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,340 miles
    Test number
    747559415104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass72,654 miles (+8,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    455867311545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass64,202 miles (+10,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    365675498216
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass53,507 miles (+11,117)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    555058785145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,390 miles (+9,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    677528364170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,537 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    159324763112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    495857272173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,719 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    697127672153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V66 DEF

Does V66 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 DEF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V66 DEF?
The MOT on V66 DEF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V66 DEF done?
V66 DEF was recorded at 85,874 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has V66 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 DEF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V66 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 V66 DEF find?
V66 DEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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