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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V705 FKUMOT history

V705 FKU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

V705 FKU blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,203 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V705 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V705 FKU was last recorded at 165,203 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 13,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2008: 74,422 miles, lower than 169,725 miles on 15 Feb 2007.

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
151,744 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,203 miles
  • 2025 – 151,744 miles
  • 2024 – 136,208 miles
  • 2023 – 121,978 miles
  • 2022 – 117,803 miles
  • 2021 – 116,350 miles
  • 2020 – 114,841 miles
  • 2019 – 113,579 miles
  • 2018 – 112,333 miles
  • 2017 – 109,747 miles
  • 2016 – 107,295 miles
  • 2015 – 102,335 miles
  • 2014 – 96,380 miles
  • 2013 – 90,397 miles
  • 2012 – 84,655 miles
  • 2011 – 81,107 miles
  • 2010 – 78,560 miles
  • 2009 – 76,845 miles
  • 2008 – 74,424 miles
  • 2007 – 169,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,203 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Damp on steering box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight damp on steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Chassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,203 miles (+13,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,203 miles
    Test number
    822567882372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,744 miles (+15,536)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,744 miles
    Test number
    322297683932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,208 miles (+14,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    682334625122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,978 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,978 miles
    Test number
    186302130343
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop UJ worn

  5. Fail121,978 miles (+4,175)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,978 miles
    Test number
    509559255917
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop UJ worn

  6. Pass117,803 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    920595944588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places
    • AdvisoryFront hubs seals leaking grease
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Fail117,801 miles (+1,451)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    373717866448
    • MajorFuel tank insecure fuel tank carrier excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure and offside middle body mounting to chassis excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places
    • AdvisoryFront hubs seals leaking grease
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  8. Pass116,350 miles (+1,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    371598376474
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light is slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis is weak with corroded in places and has been repair in places

  9. Pass114,841 miles (+1,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,841 miles
    Test number
    181257477888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  10. Pass113,579 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    535553263441
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake valve on bulkhead damp
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damp on steering box

  11. Fail113,575 miles (+1,242)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    642130372741
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake valve on bulkhead damp
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust flanges coorded and thin
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger corroded off
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damp on steering box

  12. Pass112,333 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    473411363699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and offside front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryDamp on steering box
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is damage and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Fail112,331 miles (+2,584)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    302778067644
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and offside front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryDamp on steering box
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is damage and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass109,747 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,747 miles
    Test number
    542899634547
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slightly long travel, not considered spongey
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust flanges poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure
    • AdvisoryDamp on steering box
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper damaged

  15. Fail109,737 miles (+2,442)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,737 miles
    Test number
    909589912507
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement corner broken off (6.3.4g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust flanges poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure
    • AdvisoryDamp on steering box
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper damaged

  16. Pass107,295 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,295 miles
    Test number
    126679184602
    • AdvisoryOil leaks & damp on power steering box

  17. Fail107,294 miles (+4,959)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    883748429339
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight damp on steering box
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  18. Pass102,335 miles (+5,955)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,335 miles
    Test number
    648348265042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust flanges poor condition
    • NoteDamp on steering box
    • NoteFront steering pivot points have a slight seapage of grease
    • NoteSlight diff oil leak

  19. Pass96,380 miles (+5,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    536709464011
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass90,397 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    167430483499
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail90,391 miles (+5,736)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,391 miles
    Test number
    418959273088
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass84,655 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    687365772041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,107 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    539157881087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,560 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    831794420165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    324948249261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Fail76,844 miles (+2,420)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    763698649291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass74,424 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    853580168297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail74,422 miles (-95,303)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    784049758291
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass169,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    169,725 miles
    Test number
    110176247492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V705 FKU

Does V705 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V705 FKU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V705 FKU?
The MOT on V705 FKU is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V705 FKU done?
V705 FKU was recorded at 165,203 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
Has V705 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V705 FKU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V705 FKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V705 FKU find?
V705 FKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play.

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