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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V678 ONOMOT history

V678 ONO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 253,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

V678 ONO black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
253,644 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V678 ONO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V678 ONO was last recorded at 253,644 miles on 9 May 2023, 918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,726 miles · 10 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
918 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 253,644 miles
  • 2020 – 252,726 miles
  • 2019 – 245,716 miles
  • 2018 – 245,693 miles
  • 2016 – 243,756 miles
  • 2015 – 238,957 miles
  • 2014 – 230,811 miles
  • 2013 – 221,436 miles
  • 2012 – 213,014 miles
  • 2011 – 211,936 miles
  • 2010 – 203,899 miles
  • 2009 – 199,843 miles
  • 2008 – 182,280 miles
  • 2007 – 170,901 miles
  • 2006 – 164,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,644 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    253,644 miles
    Test number
    446321925002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass252,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    252,726 miles
    Test number
    960023378046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail252,726 miles (+7,010)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,726 miles
    Test number
    399054198714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass245,716 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    245,716 miles
    Test number
    201008684890
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail245,716 miles (+23)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,716 miles
    Test number
    830223105651
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail245,693 miles (+1,937)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,693 miles
    Test number
    536363073327
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chssis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass243,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    243,756 miles
    Test number
    725856936135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail243,756 miles (+4,799)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,756 miles
    Test number
    895215712998
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass238,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    238,957 miles
    Test number
    228223365128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail238,957 miles (+387)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,957 miles
    Test number
    595313365176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail238,570 miles (+7,759)16 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,570 miles
    Test number
    488658135158
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass230,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    230,811 miles
    Test number
    999826834116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail230,811 miles (+9,375)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,811 miles
    Test number
    557326434195
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass221,436 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    221,436 miles
    Test number
    205320743194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass213,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    213,014 miles
    Test number
    508669832122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail213,014 miles (+1,078)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,014 miles
    Test number
    267119232100
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass211,936 miles (+8,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    211,936 miles
    Test number
    835031501271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass203,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    203,899 miles
    Test number
    693961000211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail203,887 miles (+4,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,887 miles
    Test number
    121281900200
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass199,843 miles (+17,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    199,843 miles
    Test number
    520895299119
    • NoteSmall slit in outer wall of nearside rear tyre. plit in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass182,280 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    182,280 miles
    Test number
    394007608465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass170,901 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    170,901 miles
    Test number
    154574607254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass164,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    164,583 miles
    Test number
    190227596180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail164,583 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,583 miles
    Test number
    480025596179
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about V678 ONO

Does V678 ONO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V678 ONO expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V678 ONO?
The MOT on V678 ONO expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V678 ONO done?
V678 ONO was recorded at 253,644 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has V678 ONO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V678 ONO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V678 ONO 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 V678 ONO find?
V678 ONO passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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