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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

W611 VAFMOT history

W611 VAF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

W611 VAF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,678 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W611 VAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W611 VAF was last recorded at 139,678 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2013: 99,883 miles, lower than 954,820 miles on 11 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,656 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,678 miles
  • 2025 – 137,317 miles
  • 2024 – 134,523 miles
  • 2023 – 133,617 miles
  • 2022 – 130,662 miles
  • 2021 – 129,143 miles
  • 2020 – 128,278 miles
  • 2019 – 124,344 miles
  • 2018 – 119,737 miles
  • 2016 – 113,006 miles
  • 2015 – 108,233 miles
  • 2014 – 104,989 miles
  • 2013 – 99,883 miles
  • 2012 – 954,820 miles
  • 2011 – 87,791 miles
  • 2010 – 80,147 miles
  • 2009 – 73,289 miles
  • 2008 – 69,321 miles
  • 2007 – 66,645 miles
  • 2006 – 61,170 miles
  • 2005 – 55,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,678 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PATCH REPAIRS TO CHASSIS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,678 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,678 miles
    Test number
    821114239566
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail139,656 miles (+2,339)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,656 miles
    Test number
    253571877366
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Snapped at the bottom (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed on outside of chassis, in front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Multiple holes in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass137,317 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,317 miles
    Test number
    325038791602
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail137,298 miles (+2,775)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,298 miles
    Test number
    125558663061
    • DangerousFront Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear fuel reservoir bracket corroded
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass134,523 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,523 miles
    Test number
    280522777413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PATCH REPAIRS TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Fail134,522 miles (+905)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,522 miles
    Test number
    864349604343
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STEERING DAMPER AREA (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PATCH REPAIRS TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  7. Pass133,617 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,617 miles
    Test number
    838933885557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail133,606 miles (+2,944)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    541306982985
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury Bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass130,662 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    719764720072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,143 miles (+865)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    308222266566
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank guard cording
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass128,278 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,278 miles
    Test number
    441135404008
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,344 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    686465353268
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail124,324 miles (+4,587)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,324 miles
    Test number
    395970547021
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass119,737 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,737 miles
    Test number
    708530555408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail119,729 miles (+6,723)3 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    297940509878
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking to nearside brake hose (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass113,006 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,006 miles
    Test number
    687646954122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail112,979 miles (+4,746)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    850637468133
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass108,233 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    155970295146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,989 miles (+5,106)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,989 miles
    Test number
    945800914255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteRear diff has oil leak at input seal
    • NoteScreenwash jets poor condition they are a little lose
    • NoteSlight oil leak to nsf hub / swivel

  20. Pass99,883 miles (-854,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    419578893107
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass954,820 miles (+867,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    954,820 miles
    Test number
    525993092163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,791 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    928043191191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,147 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    982043290157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,289 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    422995879162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,321 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    341518398187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    173346897204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,645 miles (+5,475)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    522935097253
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass61,170 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    112305206370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    203560505372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W611 VAF

Does W611 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W611 VAF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W611 VAF?
The MOT on W611 VAF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W611 VAF done?
W611 VAF was recorded at 139,678 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has W611 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W611 VAF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on W611 VAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W611 VAF find?
W611 VAF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box; steering box has seepage, and 1 more.

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