Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V705 FPWMOT history
V705 FPW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 71,362 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,282 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V705 FPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V705 FPW was last recorded at 71,362 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,821 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 541 miles
- Average per year
- 2,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,362 miles
- 2025 – 70,821 miles
- 2024 – 69,810 miles
- 2023 – 68,663 miles
- 2022 – 67,597 miles
- 2021 – 65,997 miles
- 2019 – 61,419 miles
- 2018 – 58,055 miles
- 2017 – 55,201 miles
- 2016 – 52,073 miles
- 2015 – 49,194 miles
- 2013 – 46,775 miles
- 2012 – 45,220 miles
- 2011 – 43,205 miles
- 2010 – 41,472 miles
- 2009 – 38,476 miles
- 2008 – 36,548 miles
- 2007 – 33,256 miles
- 2006 – 29,015 miles
- 2005 – 25,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,362 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,362 miles (+541)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 71,362 miles
- Test number
- 692042083763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,821 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 70,821 miles
- Test number
- 561962214507
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fulcrum arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft sliding joint slight play
Pass69,810 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 69,810 miles
- Test number
- 201794109623
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass68,663 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 68,663 miles
- Test number
- 562742659833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront of rear prop shaft has slight movement on slide
- AdvisoryParking brake light illuminated
Fail68,663 miles (+1,066)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,663 miles
- Test number
- 841357886345
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront of rear prop shaft has slight movement on slide
- AdvisoryParking brake light illuminated
Pass67,597 miles (+1,600)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,597 miles
- Test number
- 672831653047
- MinorCentral Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak offside drive shaft seal
Pass65,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 65,997 miles
- Test number
- 293792147798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,997 miles (+4,578)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,997 miles
- Test number
- 908340106894
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,419 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 61,419 miles
- Test number
- 352777361805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,055 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,055 miles
- Test number
- 873687446854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,054 miles (+2,853)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,054 miles
- Test number
- 738565829423
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,201 miles (+3,128)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,201 miles
- Test number
- 587018066267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,073 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 52,073 miles
- Test number
- 711430576941
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Pass49,194 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,194 miles
- Test number
- 285464255191
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail49,194 miles (+2,419)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,194 miles
- Test number
- 778154755113
- Repaired at testLower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass46,775 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 46,775 miles
- Test number
- 338047993217
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass45,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 45,220 miles
- Test number
- 726167802331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,220 miles (+2,015)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,220 miles
- Test number
- 225917802307
- FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail43,205 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,205 miles
- Test number
- 227086281242
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass43,205 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,205 miles
- Test number
- 737086681248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,472 miles (+2,996)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,472 miles
- Test number
- 460329480211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 38,476 miles
- Test number
- 662112299295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,474 miles (+1,926)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,474 miles
- Test number
- 453182199251
- FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,548 miles (+3,292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,548 miles
- Test number
- 583200698281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,256 miles (+4,241)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,256 miles
- Test number
- 162382097257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,015 miles (+3,784)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 29,015 miles
- Test number
- 891722796265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 25,231 miles
- Test number
- 450002995262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V705 FPW
- Does V705 FPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V705 FPW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V705 FPW?
- The MOT on V705 FPW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V705 FPW done?
- V705 FPW was recorded at 71,362 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,282 miles a year.
- Has V705 FPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V705 FPW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on V705 FPW 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 V705 FPW find?
- V705 FPW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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