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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

2743DMOT history

2743D is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

2743D grey 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,539 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2743D
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2743D was last recorded at 143,539 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,527 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
11,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,539 miles
  • 2025 – 136,623 miles
  • 2024 – 132,765 miles
  • 2023 – 129,909 miles
  • 2022 – 116,796 miles
  • 2021 – 103,688 miles
  • 2020 – 95,755 miles
  • 2019 – 83,448 miles
  • 2018 – 70,863 miles
  • 2017 – 54,457 miles
  • 2016 – 40,249 miles
  • 2015 – 20,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,539 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,539 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    195640039513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,527 miles (+6,904)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,527 miles
    Test number
    523171857681
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass136,623 miles (+3,858)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,623 miles
    Test number
    128981804058
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass132,765 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    650616207634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,909 miles (+13,113)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    888793083451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,796 miles
    Test number
    278981048665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,796 miles (+13,108)4 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,796 miles
    Test number
    894048214866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lamps not working. (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,688 miles (+7,933)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    285497422238
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,755 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    705645462678
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail95,752 miles (+12,304)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    751888035412
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,448 miles (+12,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    472973265795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,863 miles (+16,406)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,863 miles
    Test number
    479112342258
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass54,457 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,457 miles
    Test number
    170845617777
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage outside swept area

  14. Fail54,451 miles (+14,202)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    540828084711
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage outside swept area

  15. Pass40,249 miles (+19,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    951185490839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass20,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,712 miles
    Test number
    339426315244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2743D

What vehicle is registration 2743D currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2743D on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Sept 2012. 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 2743D currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2743D is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2743D?
The MOT on 2743D is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2743D done?
2743D was recorded at 143,539 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 11,129 miles a year.
Has 2743D ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2743D has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 2743D 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 2743D find?
2743D passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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