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Green · Diesel · 1984 · 3,528 cc

A43 VTUMOT history

A43 VTU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Apr 1984. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
134,014 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A43 VTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
6 Apr 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A43 VTU was last recorded at 134,014 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,988 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,014 miles
  • 2024 – 128,769 miles
  • 2023 – 126,326 miles
  • 2022 – 120,291 miles
  • 2021 – 115,518 miles
  • 2020 – 111,712 miles
  • 2019 – 106,160 miles
  • 2018 – 100,969 miles
  • 2017 – 95,852 miles
  • 2014 – 92,308 miles
  • 2013 – 90,768 miles
  • 2012 – 86,611 miles
  • 2011 – 81,274 miles
  • 2010 – 74,568 miles
  • 2008 – 61,127 miles
  • 2007 – 55,085 miles
  • 2006 – 49,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,014 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,014 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    394432120299
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,988 miles (+5,219)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    100464432660
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,769 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,769 miles
    Test number
    129423674819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,326 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    768791558062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,291 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    217890657445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,518 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    340169035348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,712 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,712 miles
    Test number
    874522662974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,160 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,160 miles
    Test number
    639317531149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,969 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,969 miles
    Test number
    271213560207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,852 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    164698225762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,308 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,308 miles
    Test number
    889305414369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,768 miles (+4,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    359201993265
    • NoteN/s/r upper arm bush has slight play

  13. Pass86,611 miles (+5,337)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    996104982226
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear bush on n/s/r upper a-bar has slight play

  14. Pass81,274 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    759535881278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,568 miles (+13,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    422532570231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,127 miles (+6,042)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    443108798248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront prop front uj joit worn
    • NoteRear prop missing

  17. Pass55,085 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    872205687250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,712 miles
    Test number
    751203396239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A43 VTU

Does A43 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A43 VTU expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A43 VTU?
The MOT on A43 VTU expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A43 VTU done?
A43 VTU was recorded at 134,014 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has A43 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A43 VTU has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on A43 VTU 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 A43 VTU find?
A43 VTU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush, and 1 more.

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