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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

1 VAJMOT history

1 VAJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 49,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

1 VAJ black 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,012 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1 VAJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1 VAJ was last recorded at 49,012 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,068 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
944 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,012 miles
  • 2024 – 48,068 miles
  • 2022 – 45,142 miles
  • 2021 – 42,948 miles
  • 2020 – 39,458 miles
  • 2019 – 36,090 miles
  • 2018 – 30,909 miles
  • 2017 – 27,620 miles
  • 2016 – 23,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,012 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,012 miles (+944)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    160096054166
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,068 miles (+1,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,068 miles
    Test number
    175655856417
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,663 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    549660858627
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass45,142 miles (+2,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    817537014040
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,948 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    105041156625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,458 miles (+3,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,458 miles
    Test number
    174980019364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong travel in parking brake

  7. Pass36,090 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    626703580960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,909 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,909 miles
    Test number
    571697903469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,620 miles (+3,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    394397580385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass23,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    373947657474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 1 VAJ

What vehicle is registration 1 VAJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1 VAJ on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jul 2013. 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 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1 VAJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1 VAJ?
The MOT on 1 VAJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1 VAJ done?
1 VAJ was recorded at 49,012 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has 1 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
No. 1 VAJ has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 1 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
1 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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