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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V721 HPPMOT history

V721 HPP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

V721 HPP green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,606 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V721 HPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V721 HPP was last recorded at 70,606 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,823 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
1,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,606 miles
  • 2025 – 69,823 miles
  • 2024 – 69,437 miles
  • 2023 – 68,364 miles
  • 2022 – 67,613 miles
  • 2021 – 66,876 miles
  • 2020 – 66,189 miles
  • 2019 – 65,359 miles
  • 2018 – 63,607 miles
  • 2017 – 61,875 miles
  • 2016 – 60,360 miles
  • 2015 – 58,665 miles
  • 2014 – 57,044 miles
  • 2013 – 55,382 miles
  • 2012 – 53,881 miles
  • 2011 – 52,205 miles
  • 2010 – 49,839 miles
  • 2009 – 46,657 miles
  • 2008 – 43,444 miles
  • 2007 – 40,500 miles
  • 2006 – 37,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,606 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Axle hub swivel seals leaking slightly
  • AdvisoryFront Lower STEERING BOX DROP ARM WITH BALL JOINT deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySign of coolant 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front axle hub swivel joint seals leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,606 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    233894660052
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle hub swivel seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Lower STEERING BOX DROP ARM WITH BALL JOINT deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySign of coolant leak

  2. Fail70,606 miles (+783)2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    869291695472
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle hub swivel seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySign of coolant leak

  3. Pass69,823 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    677034593044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass69,437 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    796625280926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront axle hub swivel joint seals leaking slightly

  5. Fail69,417 miles (+1,053)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    259517459957
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront axle hub swivel joint seals leaking slightly

  6. Pass68,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    311011451654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,364 miles (+751)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    230814486752
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    631032885073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Hub seal leaking slightly

  9. Fail67,613 miles (+737)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    304717044431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Hub seal leaking slightly

  10. Pass66,876 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,876 miles
    Test number
    745475885038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    210084751282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail66,189 miles (+830)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    457107318783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass65,359 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    636640846478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,607 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,607 miles
    Test number
    153389914045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,875 miles
    Test number
    564113492962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,875 miles (+1,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,875 miles
    Test number
    397515015877
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass60,360 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    772497454306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,665 miles (+1,621)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    307506735413
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front swivel joint slight oil/grease leaking

  19. Pass57,044 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,044 miles
    Test number
    616524244297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,382 miles (+1,501)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    889413853243
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteSteering swivel housings leaking slightly

  21. Pass53,881 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    546534552278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,205 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    375156751275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,839 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,839 miles
    Test number
    893436550261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,657 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,657 miles
    Test number
    571777859211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,444 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,444 miles
    Test number
    703876958218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,500 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,500 miles
    Test number
    384684257416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,107 miles
    Test number
    614687456250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V721 HPP

Does V721 HPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V721 HPP is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V721 HPP?
The MOT on V721 HPP is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V721 HPP done?
V721 HPP was recorded at 70,606 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 1,677 miles a year.
Has V721 HPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V721 HPP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V721 HPP 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 V721 HPP find?
V721 HPP passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 9 more.

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