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Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V86 HUTMOT history

V86 HUT is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 53,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

V86 HUT yellow Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
53,988 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V86 HUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V86 HUT was last recorded at 53,988 miles on 13 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,984 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,988 miles
  • 2025 – 53,264 miles
  • 2024 – 52,018 miles
  • 2008 – 51,514 miles
  • 2007 – 49,880 miles
  • 2006 – 44,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,988 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,988 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    306587937682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail53,984 miles (+720)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    810598784220
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads under limit (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass53,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    556183461438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,246 miles (+1,228)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    855516517795
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass52,018 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    413085917628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,514 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    181009708309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    900338187245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,880 miles (+5,615)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    972388087246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
  9. Pass44,265 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    872643566050
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight wear o/s steering damper bush

Questions about V86 HUT

Does V86 HUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V86 HUT is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V86 HUT?
The MOT on V86 HUT is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V86 HUT done?
V86 HUT was recorded at 53,988 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 482 miles a year.
Has V86 HUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V86 HUT has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V86 HUT 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 V86 HUT find?
V86 HUT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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