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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

40 DRJMOT history

40 DRJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

40 DRJ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,078 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 DRJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 DRJ was last recorded at 86,078 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,981 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
4,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,078 miles
  • 2025 – 85,981 miles
  • 2024 – 85,732 miles
  • 2023 – 85,259 miles
  • 2021 – 84,959 miles
  • 2020 – 80,148 miles
  • 2019 – 70,238 miles
  • 2018 – 58,419 miles
  • 2017 – 45,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,078 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    905515724240
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,981 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    813531650613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,732 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    961555726620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    644392546131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,259 miles (+300)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    114918780513
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass84,959 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    664969655796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    731547491090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,148 miles (+9,910)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    447498475639
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,238 miles (+11,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    586642403682
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,419 miles (+13,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    797665173252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass45,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    897502851744
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just on edge of swept area (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail45,363 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    323119225448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just on edge of swept area (8.3.1a)

Questions about 40 DRJ

What vehicle is registration 40 DRJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 DRJ on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2014. 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 40 DRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 DRJ is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 DRJ?
The MOT on 40 DRJ is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 DRJ done?
40 DRJ was recorded at 86,078 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
Has 40 DRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 DRJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 40 DRJ 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 40 DRJ find?
40 DRJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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