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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

439 VPKMOT history

439 VPK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 270,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

439 VPK green 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 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
270,426 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
439 VPK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

439 VPK was last recorded at 270,426 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,886 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
6,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 270,426 miles
  • 2024 – 269,886 miles
  • 2023 – 268,706 miles
  • 2022 – 266,692 miles
  • 2021 – 264,439 miles
  • 2020 – 262,885 miles
  • 2019 – 262,193 miles
  • 2018 – 256,216 miles
  • 2017 – 248,436 miles
  • 2016 – 243,013 miles
  • 2015 – 232,050 miles
  • 2014 – 220,104 miles
  • 2010 – 202,133 miles
  • 2009 – 185,544 miles
  • 2008 – 168,125 miles
  • 2007 – 153,516 miles
  • 2006 – 142,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,426 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,426 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    270,426 miles
    Test number
    194205763328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass269,886 miles (+1,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    269,886 miles
    Test number
    759318978726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush next to steering box (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass268,706 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    268,706 miles
    Test number
    211848983503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass266,692 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    266,692 miles
    Test number
    802089932944
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass264,439 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    264,439 miles
    Test number
    760197329833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass262,885 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    262,885 miles
    Test number
    533242504079
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

  7. Pass262,193 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    262,193 miles
    Test number
    932308081099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass256,216 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    256,216 miles
    Test number
    779709902705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass248,436 miles (+5,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    248,436 miles
    Test number
    700236294612
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass243,013 miles (+10,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    243,013 miles
    Test number
    453135028128
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass232,050 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    232,050 miles
    Test number
    615670955051
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail232,049 miles (+11,945)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,049 miles
    Test number
    297619445036
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass220,104 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    220,104 miles
    Test number
    778921754080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail220,101 miles (+17,968)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,101 miles
    Test number
    729833944027
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Pass202,133 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    202,133 miles
    Test number
    784203880004
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front door damaged

  16. Fail202,129 miles (+16,585)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,129 miles
    Test number
    344398570038
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front door damaged

  17. Pass185,544 miles (+17,419)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    185,544 miles
    Test number
    451174359001
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside drag link end joint cover split

  18. Pass168,125 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    168,125 miles
    Test number
    174470568471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail168,083 miles (+14,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,083 miles
    Test number
    960008858037
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

  20. Pass153,516 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    153,516 miles
    Test number
    312168857078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail153,491 miles (+11,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,491 miles
    Test number
    154203857014
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass142,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    142563616082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail142,412 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    454573416003
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about 439 VPK

What vehicle is registration 439 VPK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 439 VPK on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1997. 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 439 VPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 439 VPK is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 439 VPK?
The MOT on 439 VPK is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 439 VPK done?
439 VPK was recorded at 270,426 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,454 miles a year.
Has 439 VPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 439 VPK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on 439 VPK 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 439 VPK find?
439 VPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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