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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

W256 VECMOT history

W256 VEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

W256 VEC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,288 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 VEC was last recorded at 95,288 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,999 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
1,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,288 miles
  • 2024 – 93,999 miles
  • 2023 – 93,712 miles
  • 2022 – 89,942 miles
  • 2016 – 87,346 miles
  • 2014 – 84,838 miles
  • 2013 – 81,691 miles
  • 2012 – 79,159 miles
  • 2010 – 72,328 miles
  • 2008 – 67,245 miles
  • 2006 – 56,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,288 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,288 miles
    Test number
    363678482962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,999 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    665091105465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,712 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    486949062899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,706 miles (+3,764)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    949840929253
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    464808285742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,942 miles (+2,596)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    194205402593
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass87,346 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,346 miles
    Test number
    618645771337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,838 miles (+3,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,838 miles
    Test number
    336982254338
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass81,691 miles (+2,532)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    558493033354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass79,159 miles (+6,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    528294022183
    • NoteTop o/s door hinge warn.

  11. Pass72,328 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    354355620164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass67,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    103655428321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,245 miles (+10,525)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    860834428322
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass56,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    833058466058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,720 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    872258166036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W256 VEC

Does W256 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 VEC is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W256 VEC?
The MOT on W256 VEC is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W256 VEC done?
W256 VEC was recorded at 95,288 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,952 miles a year.
Has W256 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 VEC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on W256 VEC 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 W256 VEC find?
W256 VEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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