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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,494 cc

275 VVXMOT history

275 VVX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

275 VVX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
159,322 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
275 VVX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
7 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

275 VVX was last recorded at 159,322 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,306 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,322 miles
  • 2023 – 156,953 miles
  • 2021 – 154,078 miles
  • 2020 – 153,602 miles
  • 2019 – 151,498 miles
  • 2018 – 143,539 miles
  • 2017 – 137,118 miles
  • 2016 – 131,842 miles
  • 2015 – 125,215 miles
  • 2014 – 119,375 miles
  • 2013 – 111,745 miles
  • 2012 – 106,504 miles
  • 2011 – 102,282 miles
  • 2010 – 95,939 miles
  • 2009 – 91,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear hub has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,322 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,322 miles
    Test number
    535951115528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail159,306 miles (+2,353)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,306 miles
    Test number
    828429395547
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,953 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,953 miles
    Test number
    170637861513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,078 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,078 miles
    Test number
    400539398849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play from n/s/f hub

  5. Fail154,078 miles (+476)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,078 miles
    Test number
    588183260667
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play from n/s/f hub

  6. Pass153,602 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,602 miles
    Test number
    692735860659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight play

  7. Pass151,498 miles (+7,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    209478332158
    • AdvisorySlight play from both front hubs (grease leaking)

  8. Pass143,539 miles (+6,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    658571197845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on nearside of vehicle (underneath) Not structural

  9. Pass137,118 miles (+5,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,118 miles
    Test number
    465081382007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass131,842 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,842 miles
    Test number
    424224324405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Pitman / sector arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail131,804 miles (+6,589)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    540518090758
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Securing bolt insecure (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Steering box location arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Pitman / sector arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass125,215 miles (+5,840)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,215 miles
    Test number
    366194250776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer cladding (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play sector or pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass119,375 miles (+7,630)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    587212034396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  14. Pass111,745 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,745 miles
    Test number
    188422733336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,504 miles
    Test number
    749874132355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,504 miles (+4,222)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,504 miles
    Test number
    179285122335
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass102,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    637132641399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail102,282 miles (+6,343)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    445423131436
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYER HAS SLIGHT RUN OUT.

  19. Pass95,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    910164240399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,939 miles (+4,083)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    451576030432
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass91,856 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    421068739309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,853 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    541547329370
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK STEERING BOX.

Questions about 275 VVX

What vehicle is registration 275 VVX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 275 VVX on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 1996. 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 275 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 275 VVX expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 275 VVX?
The MOT on 275 VVX expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 275 VVX done?
275 VVX was recorded at 159,322 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has 275 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 275 VVX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 275 VVX 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 275 VVX find?
275 VVX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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