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Land Rover Series 2

Green · Petrol · 1959 · 2,250 cc

VFF 186MOT history

VFF 186 is a green petrol Land Rover Series 2 first used on 13 Nov 1959. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
78,360 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VFF 186
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
13 Nov 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

VFF 186 was last recorded at 78,360 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,242 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,118 miles
Average per year
1,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,360 miles
  • 2025 – 77,242 miles
  • 2024 – 76,348 miles
  • 2021 – 70,438 miles
  • 2020 – 69,051 miles
  • 2019 – 67,597 miles
  • 2014 – 63,837 miles
  • 2012 – 62,855 miles
  • 2011 – 61,074 miles
  • 2010 – 59,774 miles
  • 2009 – 58,840 miles
  • 2008 – 58,109 miles
  • 2007 – 57,660 miles
  • 2006 – 55,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,360 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • N/s/r back plate damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail78,360 miles (+1,118)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    935474697149
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,242 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    898967676549
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r back plate damp

  3. Fail77,226 miles (+878)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    705039429465
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r back plate damp

  4. Pass76,348 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    346699227545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Fail76,309 miles (+5,871)14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    389404004091
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,438 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    670075108419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,051 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    113788877439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,597 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,597 miles
    Test number
    862334418728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,526 miles (+3,689)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,526 miles
    Test number
    959897657225
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from feed pipe to carburetor; leaking onto the manifolds. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead/pillar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired gearbox cross member not continuously welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    499398524186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail63,837 miles (+982)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    135327024173
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass62,855 miles (+34)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    896955292157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front body mounting bolt loose
    • NoteOffside front floor pan corroded, not structural

  13. Fail62,821 miles (+1,747)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    175211982152
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front body mounting bolt loose
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded, not structural

  14. Pass61,074 miles (+1,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    236750681181
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass59,774 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    141493570114
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  16. Fail59,774 miles (+934)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    444302570142
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  17. Pass58,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    993973879103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,840 miles (+731)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    204719369421
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass58,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    183046988175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,109 miles (+449)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    171839478123
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass57,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    351277977107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,660 miles (+1,784)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    693967467100
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion around brake master cylinder appears to have been repaired from inside of the vehicle.

  23. Pass55,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    212268356483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,876 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    273373656187
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Questions about VFF 186

What vehicle is registration VFF 186 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VFF 186 on a green petrol Land Rover Series 2 first used on 13 Nov 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VFF 186 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VFF 186 expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VFF 186?
The MOT on VFF 186 expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VFF 186 done?
VFF 186 was recorded at 78,360 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,120 miles a year.
Has VFF 186 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VFF 186 has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on VFF 186 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 VFF 186 find?
VFF 186 failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bump stop; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member, and 3 more.

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