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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

1 VVBMOT history

1 VVB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

1 VVB 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,970 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1 VVB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1 VVB was last recorded at 104,970 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,764 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
4,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,970 miles
  • 2025 – 104,764 miles
  • 2024 – 103,219 miles
  • 2023 – 101,545 miles
  • 2022 – 93,574 miles
  • 2021 – 85,776 miles
  • 2019 – 80,036 miles
  • 2018 – 76,167 miles
  • 2017 – 71,008 miles
  • 2016 – 67,334 miles
  • 2015 – 54,227 miles
  • 2013 – 40,222 miles
  • 2011 – 25,817 miles
  • 2010 – 24,809 miles
  • 2009 – 24,130 miles
  • 2008 – 22,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,970 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear exhaust joint corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,970 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    760545677207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,764 miles (+1,545)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    594943060611
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass103,219 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    494761471205
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  4. Fail103,201 miles (+1,656)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,201 miles
    Test number
    847247888819
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  5. Pass101,545 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    322406079793
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,574 miles
    Test number
    934181949695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side facing seat belt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail93,554 miles (+7,778)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    136997131343
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side facing seat belt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,776 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    442908979505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,759 miles (+5,723)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    805347420575
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,036 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    216398353183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,167 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    153280611906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,151 miles (+5,143)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,151 miles
    Test number
    677187385332
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,008 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    236032184737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,334 miles (+13,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    257536494863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,227 miles (+14,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    299312085144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,222 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    166114353305
    • NoteOffside rear body damaged

  17. Fail40,222 miles (+5,483)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    805644853346
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass34,739 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    186668213445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,817 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    117954151332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,809 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    912625950339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    520038749325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,130 miles (+1,836)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    523038649305
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  23. Pass22,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    411980458424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1 VVB

What vehicle is registration 1 VVB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1 VVB on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2005. 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 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1 VVB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1 VVB?
The MOT on 1 VVB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1 VVB done?
1 VVB was recorded at 104,970 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
Has 1 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1 VVB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 1 VVB 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 VVB find?
1 VVB passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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