Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
V694 HEBMOT history
V694 HEB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 91,992 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V694 HEB
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V694 HEB was last recorded at 91,992 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Feb 2011: 69,713 miles, lower than 643,907 miles on 11 Feb 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 91,321 miles · 14 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 671 miles
- Average per year
- 2,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 91,992 miles
- 2023 – 91,321 miles
- 2022 – 90,126 miles
- 2021 – 88,691 miles
- 2019 – 88,669 miles
- 2018 – 86,117 miles
- 2017 – 83,139 miles
- 2016 – 82,011 miles
- 2015 – 80,103 miles
- 2014 – 79,115 miles
- 2013 – 77,997 miles
- 2012 – 75,232 miles
- 2011 – 69,713 miles
- 2010 – 643,907 miles
- 2009 – 59,133 miles
- 2008 – 52,065 miles
- 2006 – 45,311 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,992 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front outrigger corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter mounting bracket corroded/broken
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 steering damper bush badly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front both front swivels leaking oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,992 miles (+671)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 91,992 miles
- Test number
- 381702516717
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front outrigger corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter mounting bracket corroded/broken
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Pass91,321 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 91,321 miles
- Test number
- 315545630349
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Fail91,321 miles (+1,195)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,321 miles
- Test number
- 195895548718
- DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint at diff end (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Pass90,126 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 90,126 miles
- Test number
- 714551239715
- AdvisoryFront both front swivels leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bush badly worn
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail90,124 miles (+1,433)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,124 miles
- Test number
- 475840292805
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded / holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated with oil from axle (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront both front swivels leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bush badly worn
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass88,691 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 88,691 miles
- Test number
- 911835184145
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail88,669 miles (+2,552)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 620167339074
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper bush badly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at chassis splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass86,117 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,117 miles
- Test number
- 858952524639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers lower bushes badly worn
- AdvisoryNearside front outrigger corroded and holed but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas
- AdvisorySteering damper inner bush badly worn
Fail86,113 miles (+2,974)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,113 miles
- Test number
- 418497499685
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers lower bushes badly worn
- AdvisoryNearside front outrigger corroded and holed but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas
- AdvisorySteering damper inner bush badly worn
Pass83,139 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 83,139 miles
- Test number
- 272749069192
- AdvisoryFront steering damper inner bush worn
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight fuel leak at rear of cylinder head
Fail83,139 miles (+1,128)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,139 miles
- Test number
- 247200342077
- FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated while in off position along with n/s indicator (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminated also (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront steering damper inner bush worn
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight fuel leak at rear of cylinder head
Pass82,011 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,011 miles
- Test number
- 317649463489
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySuspect slight fuel leak from rear cylinder head area
Fail82,006 miles (+1,903)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,006 miles
- Test number
- 332272794647
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySuspect slight fuel leak from rear cylinder head area
Pass80,103 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 80,103 miles
- Test number
- 709429685167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,101 miles (+986)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,101 miles
- Test number
- 887618085151
- DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass79,115 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 79,115 miles
- Test number
- 159926414124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Fail79,115 miles (+1,118)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,115 miles
- Test number
- 855206014197
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Pass77,997 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,997 miles
- Test number
- 677862343031
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail77,991 miles (+2,759)3 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,991 miles
- Test number
- 278018833099
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake discs faces rusty
Pass75,232 miles (+5,519)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 75,232 miles
- Test number
- 807304832063
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass69,713 miles (-574,194)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 69,713 miles
- Test number
- 165092641415
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass643,907 miles (+584,774)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 643,907 miles
- Test number
- 541752240000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,133 miles (+7,068)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,133 miles
- Test number
- 550363849083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,065 miles (+6,754)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 52,065 miles
- Test number
- 781522618071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 45,311 miles
- Test number
- 473704656370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V694 HEB
- Does V694 HEB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V694 HEB expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V694 HEB?
- The MOT on V694 HEB expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V694 HEB done?
- V694 HEB was recorded at 91,992 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 2,648 miles a year.
- Has V694 HEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V694 HEB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on V694 HEB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V694 HEB find?
- V694 HEB passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front outrigger corroded/holed; both rear brake discs corroded; fuel filter mounting bracket corroded/broken, and 1 more.
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