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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

DRN 15MOT history

DRN 15 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

DRN 15 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,975 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DRN 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DRN 15 was last recorded at 169,975 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,401 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
4,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,975 miles
  • 2025 – 169,401 miles
  • 2024 – 168,840 miles
  • 2023 – 168,646 miles
  • 2022 – 168,141 miles
  • 2021 – 165,549 miles
  • 2020 – 162,192 miles
  • 2019 – 156,772 miles
  • 2018 – 153,142 miles
  • 2017 – 151,022 miles
  • 2015 – 147,182 miles
  • 2014 – 139,506 miles
  • 2013 – 133,771 miles
  • 2012 – 124,685 miles
  • 2011 – 118,301 miles
  • 2010 – 110,751 miles
  • 2009 – 104,597 miles
  • 2008 – 94,719 miles
  • 2007 – 90,052 miles
  • 2006 – 86,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,975 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,975 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,975 miles
    Test number
    596431491530
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass169,401 miles (+561)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,401 miles
    Test number
    482463885125
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,840 miles
    Test number
    712274224496
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail168,840 miles (+194)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,840 miles
    Test number
    301753340543
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass168,646 miles (+505)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,646 miles
    Test number
    175226645879
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass168,141 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,141 miles
    Test number
    852661797483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,103 miles (+2,554)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,103 miles
    Test number
    907671288570
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass165,549 miles (+3,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,549 miles
    Test number
    414828084256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass162,192 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,192 miles
    Test number
    539578570531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,772 miles (+3,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,772 miles
    Test number
    733644200227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,142 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,142 miles
    Test number
    196757483550
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass151,022 miles (+3,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    151,022 miles
    Test number
    844111738223
    • AdvisoryFluid on steering box but no leak found
    • AdvisoryFuel on lift pump but no leak found
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush All rear (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper misting of oil

  13. Pass147,182 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,182 miles
    Test number
    188496785066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,146 miles (+7,640)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,146 miles
    Test number
    139622485002
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass139,506 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,506 miles
    Test number
    206779274011
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass133,771 miles (+9,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,771 miles
    Test number
    978547983077
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass124,685 miles (+6,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    497195092026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass118,301 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    679762301168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,751 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,751 miles
    Test number
    953781690004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,597 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    241756689015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,719 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    411098898024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    230093687064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,052 miles (+4,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    122162287007
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass86,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    722308606143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DRN 15

What vehicle is registration DRN 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DRN 15 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. 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 DRN 15 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DRN 15 is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on DRN 15?
The MOT on DRN 15 is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DRN 15 done?
DRN 15 was recorded at 169,975 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,247 miles a year.
Has DRN 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DRN 15 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on DRN 15 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 DRN 15 find?
DRN 15 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing.

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