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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V80 HUEMOT history

V80 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

V80 HUE 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,946 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V80 HUE
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
21 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V80 HUE was last recorded at 127,946 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2008: 82,962 miles, lower than 793,852 miles on 1 Dec 2007.

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
127,330 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
2,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,946 miles
  • 2025 – 127,330 miles
  • 2024 – 126,257 miles
  • 2023 – 125,783 miles
  • 2019 – 124,662 miles
  • 2018 – 123,711 miles
  • 2017 – 120,372 miles
  • 2016 – 115,747 miles
  • 2015 – 110,150 miles
  • 2014 – 101,282 miles
  • 2013 – 96,633 miles
  • 2011 – 95,473 miles
  • 2010 – 93,109 miles
  • 2009 – 88,519 miles
  • 2008 – 82,962 miles
  • 2007 – 793,852 miles
  • 2006 – 77,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Bolt missing from axel to swivel hub on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,946 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    603518760471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,330 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    300023672261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,257 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    272349426391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,783 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    593241948274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,662 miles (+951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,662 miles
    Test number
    471323003191
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,711 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    491938732547
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  7. Fail123,709 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    416952361454
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently will not open (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  8. Pass120,372 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,372 miles
    Test number
    854259851708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    416273556296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,747 miles (+5,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    956545306337
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable steering box (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass110,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    934697885933
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from axel to swivel hub on both sides

  12. Fail110,150 miles (+8,868)16 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    675940875245
    • FailureBattery insecure battery tray/box exesively corroded (1.9.1)
    • FailureDrag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from axel to swivel hub on both sides

  13. Pass101,282 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,282 miles
    Test number
    716424104353
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail101,280 miles (+4,647)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    795332304354
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass96,633 miles (+1,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,633 miles
    Test number
    658473223330
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  16. Pass95,473 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,473 miles
    Test number
    189254151352
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteEngine mis fire

  17. Fail95,465 miles (+2,356)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,465 miles
    Test number
    446759541492
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteEngine mis fire

  18. Pass93,109 miles (+65)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    582037630370
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  19. Fail93,044 miles (+4,525)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    533575830317
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  20. Pass88,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    553079189294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,519 miles (+5,557)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    884786889206
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass82,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    354051088422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,962 miles (-710,890)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    883620988268
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass793,852 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    793,852 miles
    Test number
    640535237320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail791,285 miles (+713,717)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    791,285 miles
    Test number
    484097217428
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass77,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    223628216332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,568 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    641427316352
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V80 HUE

Does V80 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V80 HUE is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V80 HUE?
The MOT on V80 HUE is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V80 HUE done?
V80 HUE was recorded at 127,946 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
Has V80 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V80 HUE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V80 HUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V80 HUE find?
V80 HUE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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