Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V673 FDDMOT history

V673 FDD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

V673 FDD white 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
205,959 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V673 FDD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V673 FDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V673 FDD was last recorded at 205,959 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,959 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,959 miles
  • 2019 – 203,648 miles
  • 2018 – 199,984 miles
  • 2016 – 196,560 miles
  • 2015 – 192,095 miles
  • 2014 – 186,868 miles
  • 2013 – 180,389 miles
  • 2012 – 175,379 miles
  • 2011 – 165,180 miles
  • 2010 – 155,699 miles
  • 2009 – 143,429 miles
  • 2007 – 138,164 miles
  • 2006 – 126,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,959 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded also springs (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle recently under-sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    205,959 miles
    Test number
    534087296518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded also springs (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle recently under-sealed

  2. Fail205,959 miles (+2,311)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,959 miles
    Test number
    808908291742
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded also springs (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle recently under-sealed

  3. Pass203,648 miles (+3,664)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    203,648 miles
    Test number
    773791925422
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side step support corroded

  4. Pass199,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    199,984 miles
    Test number
    555269350129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  5. Fail199,984 miles (+3,424)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,984 miles
    Test number
    973256189789
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting serveral holes (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  6. Pass196,560 miles (+4,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    196,560 miles
    Test number
    895583107781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass192,095 miles (+5,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    192,095 miles
    Test number
    772264341815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  8. Pass186,868 miles (+6,479)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    186,868 miles
    Test number
    576447784200
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  9. Pass180,389 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    180,389 miles
    Test number
    675170693273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,379 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    175,379 miles
    Test number
    128453212310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,435 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,435 miles
    Test number
    438411412000
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front wipers are split on ends

  12. Pass170,435 miles (+5,255)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    170,435 miles
    Test number
    728341412000
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front wipers are split on ends

  13. Fail165,180 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    115023211015
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass165,180 miles (+9,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    309253611037
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass155,699 miles (+12,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    155,699 miles
    Test number
    762279700086
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass143,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    914966619098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail143,429 miles (+5,265)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    124146619446
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass138,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    754307247216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,164 miles (+11,452)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    350152847270
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight oil leak offside tractor joint

  20. Pass126,712 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    754475686279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,711 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,711 miles
    Test number
    343144586428
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about V673 FDD

Does V673 FDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V673 FDD is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V673 FDD?
The MOT on V673 FDD is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V673 FDD done?
V673 FDD was recorded at 205,959 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has V673 FDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V673 FDD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V673 FDD 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 V673 FDD find?
V673 FDD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded also springs, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V673 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.