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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V710 FKUMOT history

V710 FKU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

V710 FKU blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
108,501 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V710 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V710 FKU was last recorded at 108,501 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,844 miles · 31 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
657 miles
Average per year
3,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,501 miles
  • 2017 – 107,844 miles
  • 2015 – 107,781 miles
  • 2014 – 106,402 miles
  • 2013 – 103,870 miles
  • 2012 – 93,511 miles
  • 2011 – 84,491 miles
  • 2010 – 76,680 miles
  • 2009 – 74,250 miles
  • 2008 – 71,153 miles
  • 2007 – 64,565 miles
  • 2006 – 54,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,501 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll discs rusty osf pads worn
  • AdvisoryFront axle swivels oil leak

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,501 miles (+657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    705574758893
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll discs rusty osf pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront axle swivels oil leak

  2. Pass107,844 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,844 miles
    Test number
    713118974898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,781 miles (+1,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    157838247915
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front caliper and both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass106,402 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,402 miles
    Test number
    628895574208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,870 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    708407973232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,666 miles (+10,155)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    108120073219
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  7. Fail93,511 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    309369962263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront prop and uj worn

  8. Pass93,511 miles (+9,020)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    679339862201
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront prop and uj worn

  9. Pass84,491 miles (+7,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    698190581289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  10. Pass76,680 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    434071080272
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass74,250 miles (+3,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    570720889204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass71,153 miles (+6,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    401644988248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass64,565 miles (+9,836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    680218417397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    744001316381
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about V710 FKU

Does V710 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V710 FKU expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V710 FKU?
The MOT on V710 FKU expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V710 FKU done?
V710 FKU was recorded at 108,501 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
Has V710 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V710 FKU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on V710 FKU 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 V710 FKU find?
V710 FKU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle; all discs rusty osf pads worn, and 1 more.

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