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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

V66 DOCMOT history

V66 DOC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V66 DOC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,587 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 DOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 DOC was last recorded at 111,587 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,570 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,587 miles
  • 2025 – 111,570 miles
  • 2024 – 107,886 miles
  • 2023 – 103,331 miles
  • 2022 – 99,708 miles
  • 2021 – 96,392 miles
  • 2020 – 92,752 miles
  • 2019 – 88,277 miles
  • 2018 – 80,160 miles
  • 2017 – 75,124 miles
  • 2016 – 68,549 miles
  • 2015 – 55,973 miles
  • 2014 – 42,712 miles
  • 2013 – 27,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,587 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,587 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,587 miles
    Test number
    112854161476
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,570 miles (+3,684)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    201899113622
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,886 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    462773407440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,884 miles (+4,553)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,884 miles
    Test number
    516126692147
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,331 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,331 miles
    Test number
    232261348786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,327 miles (+3,619)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    187606406923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass99,708 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    982147800571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,705 miles (+3,313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    745444004435
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  9. Pass96,392 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,392 miles
    Test number
    271990528313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,386 miles (+3,634)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    761347877161
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,752 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    874049140212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  12. Fail92,748 miles (+4,471)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    486134158552
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,277 miles (+8,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    727304102615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,160 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    505537656684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,124 miles (+6,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    325744678219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass68,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    645250839857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,549 miles (+12,576)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    454005876151
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass55,973 miles (+13,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    605044520338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Fail42,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    399265204303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass42,712 miles (+15,089)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    728965404399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    545713803349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V66 DOC

Does V66 DOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 DOC is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V66 DOC?
The MOT on V66 DOC is valid until 2 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 DOC done?
V66 DOC was recorded at 111,587 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
Has V66 DOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 DOC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V66 DOC 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 DOC find?
V66 DOC passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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