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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V71 FFOMOT history

V71 FFO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

V71 FFO red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
203,768 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 FFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 FFO was last recorded at 203,768 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2007: 106,464 miles, lower than 946,643 miles on 14 Oct 2006.

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
202,850 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
918 miles
Average per year
7,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 203,768 miles
  • 2020 – 202,850 miles
  • 2019 – 201,974 miles
  • 2018 – 199,946 miles
  • 2017 – 199,314 miles
  • 2016 – 198,909 miles
  • 2015 – 197,524 miles
  • 2014 – 191,640 miles
  • 2013 – 184,715 miles
  • 2012 – 174,034 miles
  • 2011 – 160,804 miles
  • 2010 – 147,872 miles
  • 2009 – 133,979 miles
  • 2008 – 120,504 miles
  • 2007 – 106,464 miles
  • 2006 – 946,643 miles
  • 2005 – 86,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • O/s rear door step mount starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,768 miles
    Test number
    410738315851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail203,768 miles (+918)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,768 miles
    Test number
    265401801858
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass202,850 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    202,850 miles
    Test number
    842975811605
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front hub oil seals seeping

  4. Pass201,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    201,974 miles
    Test number
    674410036353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail201,974 miles (+2,028)1 dangerous11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,974 miles
    Test number
    994128266489
    • DangerousCentral Front winch hook not secure and causing possible injury
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate obscured by winch hook
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has bad leak of grease

  6. Pass199,946 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    199,946 miles
    Test number
    274818394989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,943 miles (+629)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,943 miles
    Test number
    650774078127
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at inner face of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at inner face of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low at o/s rear brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass199,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    199,314 miles
    Test number
    526944000437
    • AdvisoryO/s rear door step mount starting to corrode

  9. Fail199,314 miles (+405)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,314 miles
    Test number
    660796646776
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front chassis outrigger marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at under side of chassis leg in two places marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil on inner face (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear door step mount starting to corrode

  10. Pass198,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    198,909 miles
    Test number
    767790765624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail198,909 miles (+1,385)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,909 miles
    Test number
    783272075401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass197,524 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    197,524 miles
    Test number
    952972663838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass191,640 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    191,640 miles
    Test number
    746043484244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass184,715 miles (+10,681)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,715 miles
    Test number
    456096873248
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass174,034 miles (+13,230)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    174,034 miles
    Test number
    605945182291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSteering damper has slight worn bush

  16. Pass160,804 miles (+12,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    160,804 miles
    Test number
    759719271259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass147,872 miles (+13,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    147,872 miles
    Test number
    911429770259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass133,979 miles (+13,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    133,979 miles
    Test number
    320030589460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass120,504 miles (+14,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,504 miles
    Test number
    972663388235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass106,464 miles (-840,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,464 miles
    Test number
    730344987261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail946,643 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    946,643 miles
    Test number
    631877086268
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  22. Pass946,643 miles (+860,400)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    946,643 miles
    Test number
    824537186295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    301036375240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 FFO

Does V71 FFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 FFO expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 FFO?
The MOT on V71 FFO expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 FFO done?
V71 FFO was recorded at 203,768 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 7,290 miles a year.
Has V71 FFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 FFO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V71 FFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 FFO find?
V71 FFO passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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