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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

20 PAWMOT history

20 PAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

20 PAW blue 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,731 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 PAW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 PAW was last recorded at 140,731 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2016: 78,438 miles, lower than 78,474 miles on 9 Apr 2016.

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
132,067 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,664 miles
Average per year
7,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,731 miles
  • 2025 – 132,067 miles
  • 2024 – 115,163 miles
  • 2023 – 114,098 miles
  • 2022 – 94,740 miles
  • 2021 – 93,375 miles
  • 2020 – 90,980 miles
  • 2019 – 87,426 miles
  • 2018 – 84,790 miles
  • 2017 – 81,385 miles
  • 2016 – 78,438 miles
  • 2015 – 74,936 miles
  • 2014 – 71,812 miles
  • 2013 – 64,104 miles
  • 2012 – 44,169 miles
  • 2011 – 40,500 miles
  • 2010 – 25,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,731 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,731 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,731 miles
    Test number
    483121777026
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,731 miles (+8,664)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,731 miles
    Test number
    745040884828
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,067 miles (+16,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    259758863920
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,163 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,163 miles
    Test number
    594693458919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  5. Fail115,161 miles (+1,063)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    712832476327
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn most rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  6. Fail114,098 miles (+19,358)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,098 miles
    Test number
    725306188136
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass94,740 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    999972995554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass93,375 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    541371613744
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,980 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,980 miles
    Test number
    263188902171
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,426 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    347446612832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,790 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    564892849469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass81,385 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,385 miles
    Test number
    326976706235
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass78,438 miles (-36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    433072330971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,474 miles (+3,538)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    219957374810
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Braking system leaking metal pipe to flex (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  15. Fail74,936 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    395418995010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass74,936 miles (+3,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    457448695060
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass71,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    176500824186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail71,812 miles (+310)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    659958514143
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass71,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    119808734403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,502 miles (+7,398)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    725828534082
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass64,104 miles (+19,935)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    217552923024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres various cuts
  22. Pass44,169 miles (+3,669)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    806523672027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded and uneven
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut
  23. Pass40,500 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,500 miles
    Test number
    798605361124
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/r triangle bush split
  24. Fail40,500 miles (+14,532)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,500 miles
    Test number
    847865261117
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/r triangle bush split
  25. Pass25,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,968 miles
    Test number
    102248230284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about 20 PAW

What vehicle is registration 20 PAW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 PAW on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. 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 20 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 PAW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 PAW?
The MOT on 20 PAW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 PAW done?
20 PAW was recorded at 140,731 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,443 miles a year.
Has 20 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 PAW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 20 PAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 20 PAW find?
20 PAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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