Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V83 HCEMOT history
V83 HCE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 82,990 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V83 HCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 20 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V83 HCE was last recorded at 82,990 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,912 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 78 miles
- Average per year
- 2,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,990 miles
- 2025 – 82,912 miles
- 2024 – 82,489 miles
- 2023 – 82,253 miles
- 2021 – 82,190 miles
- 2020 – 80,743 miles
- 2019 – 78,040 miles
- 2018 – 75,334 miles
- 2017 – 74,106 miles
- 2016 – 68,235 miles
- 2015 – 61,135 miles
- 2014 – 59,134 miles
- 2013 – 58,102 miles
- 2012 – 56,523 miles
- 2011 – 55,469 miles
- 2010 – 52,605 miles
- 2009 – 51,348 miles
- 2008 – 47,338 miles
- 2007 – 43,815 miles
- 2006 – 38,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,990 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box
Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Underside of vehicle corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,990 miles (+78)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 82,990 miles
- Test number
- 524973377005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,912 miles (+1)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 82,912 miles
- Test number
- 562239138555
- AdvisoryCorrossion/rust hole on drivers side floor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail82,911 miles (+422)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,911 miles
- Test number
- 869215401723
- MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering damper bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrossion/rust hole on drivers side floor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass82,489 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 82,489 miles
- Test number
- 233323204464
- AdvisoryCorrosion/rust hole on drivers side floor
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail82,489 miles (+236)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,489 miles
- Test number
- 333823212315
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion/rust hole on drivers side floor
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass82,253 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 82,253 miles
- Test number
- 977342659983
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryCorrosion/hole in drivers floor
Fail82,250 miles (+60)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,250 miles
- Test number
- 844836234059
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm/A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryCorrosion/hole in drivers floor
Pass82,190 miles (+1,447)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 82,190 miles
- Test number
- 368269443319
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorReversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering shock absorber has play in bushes
Pass80,743 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,743 miles
- Test number
- 835443326819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm shock bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail80,743 miles (+2,703)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,743 miles
- Test number
- 685121471258
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to suspension failure (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm shock bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,040 miles
- Test number
- 454041673440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail78,040 miles (+2,706)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,040 miles
- Test number
- 813748478329
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass75,334 miles (+1,228)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 75,334 miles
- Test number
- 765961159517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,106 miles (+70)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,106 miles
- Test number
- 895909393885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,036 miles (+5,801)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,036 miles
- Test number
- 394379922257
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryAll 4 TYRE PERISHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,235 miles (+7,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,235 miles
- Test number
- 768058811413
- AdvisoryExhuast and mounts corroding
Pass61,135 miles (+2,001)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,135 miles
- Test number
- 347632345111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,134 miles (+1,032)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,134 miles
- Test number
- 777995434113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,102 miles (+1,579)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,102 miles
- Test number
- 247810013273
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Pass56,523 miles (+1,054)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,523 miles
- Test number
- 225536102295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,469 miles (+2,864)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 55,469 miles
- Test number
- 217897301255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,605 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,605 miles
- Test number
- 644481810291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,348 miles (+4,010)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 51,348 miles
- Test number
- 221301119206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,338 miles (+3,523)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 47,338 miles
- Test number
- 832961218282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,815 miles (+5,725)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 43,815 miles
- Test number
- 410415207244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 38,090 miles
- Test number
- 434631326297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V83 HCE
- Does V83 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V83 HCE is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V83 HCE?
- The MOT on V83 HCE is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V83 HCE done?
- V83 HCE was recorded at 82,990 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,301 miles a year.
- Has V83 HCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V83 HCE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V83 HCE 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 HCE find?
- V83 HCE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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