Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V83 FFOMOT history
V83 FFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 196,024 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V83 FFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V83 FFO was last recorded at 196,024 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,004 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,020 miles
- Average per year
- 2,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,024 miles
- 2025 – 194,004 miles
- 2024 – 193,965 miles
- 2023 – 191,482 miles
- 2022 – 190,635 miles
- 2021 – 186,690 miles
- 2020 – 185,659 miles
- 2019 – 184,806 miles
- 2018 – 183,161 miles
- 2017 – 180,783 miles
- 2016 – 178,842 miles
- 2015 – 176,633 miles
- 2014 – 172,245 miles
- 2013 – 168,783 miles
- 2012 – 166,060 miles
- 2011 – 164,378 miles
- 2010 – 161,144 miles
- 2009 – 157,584 miles
- 2008 – 154,011 miles
- 2007 – 151,840 miles
- 2006 – 144,941 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,024 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,024 miles (+2,020)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 196,024 miles
- Test number
- 640844619871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,004 miles (+39)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 194,004 miles
- Test number
- 524085915737
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One Bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak both front traction joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak n/s rear hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front hubs
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front hockey bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,965 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,965 miles
- Test number
- 313232621568
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail193,961 miles (+2,479)7 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,961 miles
- Test number
- 771535308155
- MajorCentral Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Steering damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass191,482 miles (+847)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 191,482 miles
- Test number
- 113327334869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,635 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 190,635 miles
- Test number
- 139611950236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,690 miles (+1,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 186,690 miles
- Test number
- 700610922740
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass185,659 miles (+853)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 185,659 miles
- Test number
- 240823256136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,806 miles (+1,645)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 184,806 miles
- Test number
- 582466995484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 183,161 miles
- Test number
- 770192623124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,161 miles (+2,378)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,161 miles
- Test number
- 193307448188
- DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- Repaired at testVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,783 miles (+1,941)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 180,783 miles
- Test number
- 344404427062
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)
Pass178,842 miles (+2,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 178,842 miles
- Test number
- 524884734681
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)
Fail176,633 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,633 miles
- Test number
- 448868995076
- Repaired at testBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testRear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
- Repaired at testRear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass176,633 miles (+4,388)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 176,633 miles
- Test number
- 629158795079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,245 miles (+3,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 172,245 miles
- Test number
- 559982574082
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass168,783 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 168,783 miles
- Test number
- 195214623072
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail168,783 miles (+2,723)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,783 miles
- Test number
- 467274223092
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass166,060 miles (+1,682)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 166,060 miles
- Test number
- 159558012091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 164,378 miles
- Test number
- 505724721076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,378 miles (+3,234)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,378 miles
- Test number
- 589814721094
- Repaired at testDetachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass161,144 miles (+3,560)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 161,144 miles
- Test number
- 891492740002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 157,584 miles
- Test number
- 273577229042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,584 miles (+3,573)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,584 miles
- Test number
- 880377529070
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass154,011 miles (+2,171)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 154,011 miles
- Test number
- 703133748055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,840 miles (+6,899)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 151,840 miles
- Test number
- 643278737089
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass144,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 144,941 miles
- Test number
- 603607846037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V83 FFO
- Does V83 FFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V83 FFO is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V83 FFO?
- The MOT on V83 FFO is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V83 FFO done?
- V83 FFO was recorded at 196,024 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
- Has V83 FFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V83 FFO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V83 FFO 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 V83 FFO find?
- V83 FFO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear bump stop deteriorated; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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