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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

1 VAGMOT history

1 VAG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

1 VAG 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 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
114,040 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1 VAG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1 VAG was last recorded at 114,040 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,722 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
1,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,040 miles
  • 2025 – 113,722 miles
  • 2023 – 113,698 miles
  • 2021 – 111,869 miles
  • 2020 – 110,081 miles
  • 2019 – 109,889 miles
  • 2018 – 108,135 miles
  • 2017 – 106,824 miles
  • 2016 – 104,915 miles
  • 2015 – 103,769 miles
  • 2014 – 103,102 miles
  • 2013 – 102,033 miles
  • 2012 – 101,164 miles
  • 2011 – 99,848 miles
  • 2010 – 98,928 miles
  • 2009 – 97,769 miles
  • 2008 – 96,450 miles
  • 2007 – 94,822 miles
  • 2006 – 93,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,040 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPermissible play in front suspensionRecorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,040 miles (+318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    266640630667
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPermissible play in front suspension

  2. Pass113,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    753377072760
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPermissible play in front suspension

  3. Fail113,722 miles (+24)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    301094117761
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPermissible play in front suspension

  4. Pass113,698 miles (+1,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,698 miles
    Test number
    924467870803
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,869 miles (+1,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    434010816786
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats folded away also vehicle loaded

  6. Pass110,081 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    700253405134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,889 miles (+1,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,889 miles
    Test number
    493148637531
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in wax oil

  8. Pass108,135 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,135 miles
    Test number
    148279491467
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass106,824 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    889817902279
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass104,915 miles (+1,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    687160759144
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have age related cracks
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass103,769 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    448080313883
    • AdvisoryPIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

  12. Pass103,102 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    729224554222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,033 miles (+869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    497573153242
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass101,164 miles (+1,316)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    936744952249
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeen slight traces of fuel leakege but not trace location of it

  15. Pass99,848 miles (+920)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,848 miles
    Test number
    136827231270
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front diff swivel joint leaking oil

  16. Pass98,928 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,928 miles
    Test number
    332156230456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail98,928 miles (+1,159)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,928 miles
    Test number
    761216630219
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass97,769 miles (+1,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,769 miles
    Test number
    890225849267
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass96,450 miles (+1,628)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    142052558271
    • NoteNearside and offside front headlight beam pattern slightly diffused
    • NoteNearside front hub ball-end wiper seal weepy
    • NoteOil spread on engine and gearbox

  20. Pass94,822 miles (+1,777)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    680291867274
    • NoteNearside front headlight beam pattern slightly diffused
    • NoteOil leak from engine / gearbox ?
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  21. Pass93,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    594094656288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,045 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    370424956224
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about 1 VAG

What vehicle is registration 1 VAG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1 VAG on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 2000. 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 1 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1 VAG is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1 VAG?
The MOT on 1 VAG is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1 VAG done?
1 VAG was recorded at 114,040 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,046 miles a year.
Has 1 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1 VAG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 1 VAG 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 1 VAG find?
1 VAG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x4; oil leak, but not excessive; permissible play in front suspension.

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