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Land Rover Defender

Green · Petrol · 1987 · 3,528 cc

2074 DGMOT history

2074 DG is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1987. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

2074 DG 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 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
110,547 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2074 DG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
14 Oct 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2074 DG was last recorded at 110,547 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,542 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,547 miles
  • 2025 – 110,542 miles
  • 2024 – 110,522 miles
  • 2023 – 110,494 miles
  • 2022 – 110,471 miles
  • 2021 – 110,465 miles
  • 2020 – 110,455 miles
  • 2019 – 110,390 miles
  • 2018 – 110,122 miles
  • 2017 – 110,080 miles
  • 2016 – 109,994 miles
  • 2015 – 109,878 miles
  • 2014 – 109,842 miles
  • 2013 – 109,763 miles
  • 2012 – 109,694 miles
  • 2011 – 109,661 miles
  • 2010 – 109,623 miles
  • 2009 – 109,581 miles
  • 2008 – 109,540 miles
  • 2007 – 109,504 miles
  • 2006 – 109,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,547 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,547 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    106856392826
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,542 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,542 miles
    Test number
    788263267355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,530 miles (+8)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,530 miles
    Test number
    722561783302
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,522 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,522 miles
    Test number
    683719694816
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass110,494 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,494 miles
    Test number
    536583359412
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,491 miles (+20)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    821032469485
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,471 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    314119940352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,465 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,465 miles
    Test number
    120609049096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,455 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    171208654255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,390 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    878609169745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,122 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,122 miles
    Test number
    949166327100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,080 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    894153802431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,079 miles (+85)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,079 miles
    Test number
    301479618612
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass109,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    872697744512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,993 miles (+115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    222139609549
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  16. Pass109,878 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    509103577810
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  17. Fail109,877 miles (+35)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,877 miles
    Test number
    778679702762
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  18. Pass109,842 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    476370214419
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass109,763 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,763 miles
    Test number
    759273403361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,694 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,694 miles
    Test number
    426523402392
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass109,661 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,661 miles
    Test number
    335401101332
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail109,660 miles (+37)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,660 miles
    Test number
    406920901382
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass109,623 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,623 miles
    Test number
    552212000344
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass109,581 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    873369389235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,580 miles (+40)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,580 miles
    Test number
    994618089259
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass109,540 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    174803108378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear tyres outer walls are cracking and deteriating
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak
    • NoteTransmissiom oil leak

  27. Fail109,540 miles (+36)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    753317398266
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear tyres outer walls are cracking and deteriating
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak
    • NoteTransmissiom oil leak

  28. Fail109,504 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    734569287261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly perished
    • NoteFront index plate slightly faded

  29. Pass109,504 miles (+53)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    951539187262
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly perished
    • NoteFront index plate slightly faded

  30. Pass109,451 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    109,451 miles
    Test number
    793992286225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail109,448 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    463057976247
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about 2074 DG

What vehicle is registration 2074 DG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2074 DG on a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1987. 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 2074 DG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2074 DG is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2074 DG?
The MOT on 2074 DG is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2074 DG done?
2074 DG was recorded at 110,547 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has 2074 DG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2074 DG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 2074 DG 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 2074 DG find?
2074 DG passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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