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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

D31 OUGMOT history

D31 OUG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

D31 OUG black 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,515 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D31 OUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D31 OUG was last recorded at 156,515 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,073 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,515 miles
  • 2025 – 147,443 miles
  • 2024 – 136,812 miles
  • 2022 – 133,769 miles
  • 2021 – 130,109 miles
  • 2020 – 125,574 miles
  • 2019 – 117,127 miles
  • 2018 – 109,464 miles
  • 2017 – 103,010 miles
  • 2016 – 91,108 miles
  • 2015 – 77,700 miles
  • 2014 – 72,315 miles
  • 2013 – 65,182 miles
  • 2012 – 54,907 miles
  • 2011 – 43,050 miles
  • 2010 – 36,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,515 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,515 miles (+442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,515 miles
    Test number
    286707163785
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail156,073 miles (+8,630)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,073 miles
    Test number
    323198789626
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass147,443 miles (+10,631)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,443 miles
    Test number
    429499218064
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle top ball joint slight play

  4. Pass136,812 miles (+3,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,812 miles
    Test number
    545431342407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass133,769 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,769 miles
    Test number
    690136113668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,109 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,109 miles
    Test number
    957935288989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,107 miles (+4,533)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,107 miles
    Test number
    490751020314
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of towbar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and crossmembers / chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass125,574 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,574 miles
    Test number
    749746997532
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail125,574 miles (+8,447)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,574 miles
    Test number
    182419237227
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass117,127 miles (+7,663)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,127 miles
    Test number
    641354691517
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear high and low wear spots (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,464 miles (+6,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    361374849586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,010 miles (+11,902)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    469615537628
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads moving slightly in calipers
    • AdvisoryIndicator/light switch showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension sphere rear oil seal showing slight wear
    • AdvisorySigns of free play in rear differential area?

  13. Pass91,108 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    241027282318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail91,105 miles (+13,405)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    994637601779
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure ACROSS STEERING WHEEL,STEERING COLUM (1.9.2a)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING BADLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,700 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    686222811286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    879288104346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,315 miles (+7,133)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    708995004365
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass65,182 miles (+15)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    616213433331
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  19. Fail65,167 miles (+10,260)2 dangerous11 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,167 miles
    Test number
    716155023334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteParking of wipers
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  20. Pass54,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    136794422396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail54,907 miles (+11,857)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    166884022375
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass43,050 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    977480821352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail43,032 miles (+6,234)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    579418011341
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly

  24. Pass36,798 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    733108620350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    241269420280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D31 OUG

Does D31 OUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D31 OUG is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on D31 OUG?
The MOT on D31 OUG is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D31 OUG done?
D31 OUG was recorded at 156,515 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has D31 OUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D31 OUG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on D31 OUG 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 D31 OUG find?
D31 OUG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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