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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V730 HKHMOT history

V730 HKH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V730 HKH 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,052 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 HKH
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
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 HKH was last recorded at 164,052 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2010: 92,702 miles, lower than 884,925 miles on 13 Jul 2009.

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
157,813 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,239 miles
Average per year
7,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,052 miles
  • 2025 – 157,813 miles
  • 2024 – 153,156 miles
  • 2023 – 148,238 miles
  • 2022 – 143,929 miles
  • 2020 – 138,961 miles
  • 2019 – 133,667 miles
  • 2018 – 128,683 miles
  • 2017 – 123,666 miles
  • 2016 – 117,697 miles
  • 2015 – 113,135 miles
  • 2013 – 102,354 miles
  • 2012 – 98,931 miles
  • 2011 – 95,897 miles
  • 2010 – 92,702 miles
  • 2009 – 884,925 miles
  • 2008 – 72,051 miles
  • 2007 – 45,835 miles
  • 2006 – 22,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,052 miles
  • AdvisoryStering damper bush worn

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,052 miles (+6,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,052 miles
    Test number
    244938837637
    • AdvisoryStering damper bush worn
  2. Pass157,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    417243100600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,813 miles (+4,657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    613540235984
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass153,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,156 miles
    Test number
    828265400054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,156 miles (+4,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,156 miles
    Test number
    175565482928
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass148,238 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,238 miles
    Test number
    707425003688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,929 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,929 miles
    Test number
    626757798320
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. Pass138,961 miles (+5,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,961 miles
    Test number
    688369132266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass133,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,667 miles
    Test number
    545104589607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,667 miles (+4,984)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,667 miles
    Test number
    966267394840
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass128,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    111901572159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,683 miles (+5,017)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    499976532554
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass123,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,666 miles
    Test number
    959313126117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,666 miles (+5,969)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,666 miles
    Test number
    188793703046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass117,697 miles (+4,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    867768609328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass113,135 miles (+4,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,135 miles
    Test number
    993658522610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass109,006 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,006 miles
    Test number
    886886905026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,354 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    837274093166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,931 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,931 miles
    Test number
    207711692445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,897 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    129712991191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,702 miles (-792,223)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    370723590170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass884,925 miles (+812,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    884,925 miles
    Test number
    413254399198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,051 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,051 miles
    Test number
    401982618108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,041 miles (+26,206)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    223210618184
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass45,835 miles (+23,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    221315667049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass22,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,101 miles
    Test number
    432561266030
    • NoteDamage to offside rear including reflector

Questions about V730 HKH

Does V730 HKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 HKH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 HKH?
The MOT on V730 HKH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 HKH done?
V730 HKH was recorded at 164,052 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,148 miles a year.
Has V730 HKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 HKH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V730 HKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V730 HKH find?
V730 HKH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: stering damper bush worn.

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