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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

LR10 VGJMOT history

LR10 VGJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LR10 VGJ black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,407 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 VGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR10 VGJ was last recorded at 116,407 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,538 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,869 miles
Average per year
6,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,407 miles
  • 2025 – 113,538 miles
  • 2024 – 109,726 miles
  • 2023 – 106,290 miles
  • 2022 – 102,201 miles
  • 2021 – 98,497 miles
  • 2020 – 94,389 miles
  • 2019 – 87,185 miles
  • 2018 – 81,769 miles
  • 2017 – 72,095 miles
  • 2016 – 63,369 miles
  • 2015 – 52,858 miles
  • 2014 – 41,390 miles
  • 2013 – 30,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back bar outer ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Panard ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back bar outer ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Both front hub seals minor leaks
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and chassis/body
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,407 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,407 miles
    Test number
    443467325316
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back bar outer ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Panard ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back bar outer ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front hub seals minor leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and chassis/body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,407 miles (+2,869)1 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,407 miles
    Test number
    765462629043
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back bar outer ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Panard ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back bar outer ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front hub seals minor leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and chassis/body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,538 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    503982754203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,726 miles
    Test number
    443346069812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,726 miles (+3,436)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,726 miles
    Test number
    165677538404
    • DangerousOffside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,290 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    291671015480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,201 miles (+3,704)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    268351944657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonding inside steering wheel worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,497 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,497 miles
    Test number
    938762596810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    957392402821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail94,389 miles (+7,204)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    699077733616
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,185 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    353728790963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail87,185 miles (+5,416)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    546611900705
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,769 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    689169513457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,468 miles (+9,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    133435042957
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass72,095 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    884531669222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,369 miles (+10,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    123811811369
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass52,858 miles (+11,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,858 miles
    Test number
    728217445057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass41,390 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    537098744030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    749610553095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR10 VGJ

Does LR10 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR10 VGJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR10 VGJ?
The MOT on LR10 VGJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR10 VGJ done?
LR10 VGJ was recorded at 116,407 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,633 miles a year.
Has LR10 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 VGJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR10 VGJ 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 LR10 VGJ find?
LR10 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back bar outer ball joint cover; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt panard ball joint cover; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back bar outer ball joint cover, and 8 more.

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