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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

23 DCMOT history

23 DC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 41,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

23 DC white 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
41,537 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 DC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 DC was last recorded at 41,537 miles on 22 May 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2020: 24,031 miles, lower than 24,072 miles on 10 Sept 2020.

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
41,125 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,537 miles
  • 2025 – 41,125 miles
  • 2023 – 41,051 miles
  • 2022 – 41,022 miles
  • 2021 – 41,014 miles
  • 2020 – 24,031 miles
  • 2019 – 16,356 miles
  • 2018 – 12,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,537 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,537 miles (+412)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    153494152303
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass41,125 miles (+74)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    991602412235
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass41,051 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,051 miles
    Test number
    997480361032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    874638839383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,022 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    899488072863
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass41,014 miles (+16,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    867296253046
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  7. Pass24,031 miles (-41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    750429876402
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail24,072 miles (+7,716)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    817205652309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass16,356 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    405689818261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    12,561 miles
    Test number
    827925310166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 DC

What vehicle is registration 23 DC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 DC on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2015. 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 23 DC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 DC is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 DC?
The MOT on 23 DC is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 DC done?
23 DC was recorded at 41,537 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has 23 DC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 DC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on 23 DC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 23 DC find?
23 DC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; steering box leaking oil.

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