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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V685 FLDMOT history

V685 FLD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

V685 FLD 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,996 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 FLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 FLD was last recorded at 100,996 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2016: 93,718 miles, lower than 93,720 miles on 27 Feb 2015.
  • 27 Jan 2025: 100,225 miles, lower than 988,976 miles on 13 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,225 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
771 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,996 miles
  • 2025 – 100,225 miles
  • 2023 – 988,976 miles
  • 2021 – 98,103 miles
  • 2020 – 96,561 miles
  • 2019 – 93,734 miles
  • 2018 – 93,719 miles
  • 2017 – 93,718 miles
  • 2016 – 93,718 miles
  • 2015 – 93,720 miles
  • 2013 – 86,958 miles
  • 2012 – 73,724 miles
  • 2011 – 65,172 miles
  • 2010 – 57,065 miles
  • 2008 – 46,110 miles
  • 2007 – 38,277 miles
  • 2006 – 33,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,996 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 Trailer electrical socket insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,996 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    290157175256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    613952895042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,225 miles (-888,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    868107581615
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass988,976 miles (+890,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    988,976 miles
    Test number
    820494077294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    812582118392
    • AdvisoryOffside towing socket slightly damaged

  6. Fail98,103 miles (+1,542)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    156253680217
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside towing socket slightly damaged

  7. Pass96,561 miles (+2,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    224804723310
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer bracket rusty
    • AdvisoryO\s side door step rusty

  8. Pass93,734 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    547964071380
    • MinorOffside Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,719 miles3 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    458311119928
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    874805860958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,719 miles (+1)19 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    781039593182
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable bushes worn (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened will need brake pads aswell (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively damaged sockets (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySpeedo inop

  12. Pass93,718 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    859692245491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail93,718 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    237813771722
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass93,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    535897927368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail93,718 miles (-2)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    634109706356
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass93,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    185788155473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail93,718 miles (+6,760)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    657038055014
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass86,958 miles (+13,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    296744203368
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass73,724 miles (+8,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,724 miles
    Test number
    926071082090
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail65,172 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    199105431029
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight diesel leak on rear of engine fuel block.

  21. Pass65,172 miles (+8,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    769895931036
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight diesel leak on rear of engine fuel block.

  22. Pass57,065 miles (+10,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    933703560097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,110 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    390886708399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,277 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    910446757249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,369 miles (+2,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    364757557098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass33,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,980 miles
    Test number
    604298056080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 FLD

Does V685 FLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 FLD is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 FLD?
The MOT on V685 FLD is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 FLD done?
V685 FLD was recorded at 100,996 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has V685 FLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 FLD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V685 FLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V685 FLD find?
V685 FLD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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