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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V674 NMVMOT history

V674 NMV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V674 NMV green 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,823 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V674 NMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V674 NMV was last recorded at 103,823 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,259 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,564 miles
Average per year
3,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,823 miles
  • 2025 – 100,259 miles
  • 2024 – 98,783 miles
  • 2023 – 95,912 miles
  • 2022 – 95,371 miles
  • 2021 – 92,865 miles
  • 2020 – 89,426 miles
  • 2019 – 86,022 miles
  • 2018 – 83,168 miles
  • 2017 – 80,068 miles
  • 2016 – 77,554 miles
  • 2015 – 72,636 miles
  • 2014 – 66,961 miles
  • 2013 – 62,452 miles
  • 2012 – 57,113 miles
  • 2011 – 52,040 miles
  • 2010 – 49,103 miles
  • 2009 – 44,379 miles
  • 2008 – 41,633 miles
  • 2007 – 37,556 miles
  • 2006 – 33,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f and n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    785107302685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail103,823 miles (+3,564)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    967765289360
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass100,259 miles (+1,476)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,259 miles
    Test number
    282920456507
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front wiper blades both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass98,783 miles (+2,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    330724219740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass95,912 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    293049172708
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass95,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    575277289062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f and n/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,371 miles (+2,506)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    605504642352
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s/r and o/s/r rear panel various holes (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f and n/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,865 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    974196327307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear and all outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,426 miles
    Test number
    644158553416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail89,426 miles (+3,404)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,426 miles
    Test number
    701518741170
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component insecure step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,022 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    570894554412
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,168 miles (+3,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    136968483288
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryGrease on o/s/f swivel joint

  13. Pass80,068 miles (+2,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    555051285943
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass77,554 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    890425734448
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Fail77,554 miles (+4,918)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    335466075780
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock tower (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass72,636 miles (+5,675)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    497480045182
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s front brake flex gvetting corroded
    • NoteInner face of rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play o/s front wheel bearing

  17. Pass66,961 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    457443464171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,949 miles (+4,497)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    957120654151
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass62,452 miles (+5,339)1 advisory11 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    648997053162
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteFront suspension bushes getting worn.
    • NoteFront suspension turrets getting corroded.
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre inner edge getting low.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteRear brake discs getting corroded.
    • NoteSome corrosion chassis rails.
    • NoteSome damage off side front seatbelt webbing.
    • NoteSome play at steering wheel.
    • NoteTow bar mounting points getting corroded.

  20. Pass57,113 miles (+5,073)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    267612042411
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteFront pads half worn
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes getting worn
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying
    • NoteSome corrosion front and rear chassis rails
    • NoteTow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

  21. Pass52,040 miles (+2,937)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    755876531120
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteEngine water leak
    • NoteExhaust and support brackets getting corroded
    • NoteFront number plate laminates getting separated

  22. Pass49,103 miles (+4,724)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    433258950199
    • NoteFront number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteRear discs showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSome play steering box
    • NoteTow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

  23. Pass44,379 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    324079149135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass41,633 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,633 miles
    Test number
    152440948188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,556 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    274594027435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    643931756178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V674 NMV

Does V674 NMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V674 NMV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V674 NMV?
The MOT on V674 NMV is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V674 NMV done?
V674 NMV was recorded at 103,823 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,563 miles a year.
Has V674 NMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V674 NMV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V674 NMV 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 V674 NMV find?
V674 NMV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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