Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
741 VTJMOT history
741 VTJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 116,102 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,656 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 741 VTJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
741 VTJ was last recorded at 116,102 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,102 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,102 miles
- 2024 – 111,697 miles
- 2023 – 105,388 miles
- 2022 – 98,326 miles
- 2021 – 92,588 miles
- 2020 – 86,692 miles
- 2019 – 82,266 miles
- 2018 – 77,010 miles
- 2017 – 72,596 miles
- 2016 – 67,245 miles
- 2015 – 60,539 miles
- 2014 – 53,704 miles
- 2013 – 47,585 miles
- 2012 – 42,008 miles
- 2011 – 35,645 miles
- 2010 – 29,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,102 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,102 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 116,102 miles
- Test number
- 339950448122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail116,102 miles (+4,405)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,102 miles
- Test number
- 698645073185
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass111,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,697 miles
- Test number
- 193348556435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,697 miles (+6,309)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,697 miles
- Test number
- 813399474640
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Pass105,388 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,388 miles
- Test number
- 725090697832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass98,326 miles (+5,738)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 98,326 miles
- Test number
- 384785110687
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass92,588 miles (+5,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 92,588 miles
- Test number
- 163842676263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn metal ring to hold seal in corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,692 miles (+4,426)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,692 miles
- Test number
- 787686898227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,266 miles (+5,256)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,266 miles
- Test number
- 973341673412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,010 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 77,010 miles
- Test number
- 434746358763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail76,974 miles (+4,378)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,974 miles
- Test number
- 218225288822
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,596 miles (+5,351)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,596 miles
- Test number
- 267896048853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,245 miles (+6,706)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 67,245 miles
- Test number
- 455995125267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,539 miles (+6,835)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,539 miles
- Test number
- 525274428098
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine
- AdvisorySlight leak on power steering box
Pass53,704 miles (+6,119)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 53,704 miles
- Test number
- 929612664203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,585 miles (+5,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,585 miles
- Test number
- 476193253253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,008 miles (+6,363)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,008 miles
- Test number
- 246993862289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,645 miles (+5,945)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,645 miles
- Test number
- 367613961488
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED-MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.
Pass29,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,700 miles
- Test number
- 271217510273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 741 VTJ
- What vehicle is registration 741 VTJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 741 VTJ on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. 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 741 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 741 VTJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 741 VTJ?
- The MOT on 741 VTJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 741 VTJ done?
- 741 VTJ was recorded at 116,102 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
- Has 741 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 741 VTJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on 741 VTJ 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 741 VTJ find?
- 741 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of spring mount; nearside rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting, and 2 more.
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