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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

N225 VSOMOT history

N225 VSO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

N225 VSO 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,209 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 VSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N225 VSO was last recorded at 115,209 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,229 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,980 miles
Average per year
1,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,209 miles
  • 2025 – 113,229 miles
  • 2024 – 112,092 miles
  • 2023 – 110,907 miles
  • 2022 – 110,363 miles
  • 2021 – 108,604 miles
  • 2020 – 106,697 miles
  • 2019 – 105,463 miles
  • 2018 – 104,760 miles
  • 2017 – 104,456 miles
  • 2016 – 101,737 miles
  • 2015 – 99,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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.

  • Fuel filler pipe damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Swivell housing oil seals in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,209 miles
    Test number
    305122120008
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,210 miles (+1,981)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    435630344376
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,229 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,229 miles
    Test number
    788076116972
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail113,225 miles (+1,133)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    962020904864
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Slight oil leak hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,092 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    600462910220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,090 miles (+1,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    612702590266
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,907 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    805923322307
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet was difficult to open
    • AdvisoryFront steering wheel grip/cover deteriorated/ worn
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades old/worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs rusty/corroding esp n/s rear
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs rusty/corroding
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks but not excessive

  8. Fail110,906 miles (+543)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    535562885113
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet was difficult to open
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades old/worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs rusty/corroding esp n/s rear
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs rusty/corroding
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks but not excessive

  9. Pass110,363 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,363 miles
    Test number
    886835751131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,604 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    735060020836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,697 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    749137765944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking slightly (near disc)

  12. Pass105,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,463 miles
    Test number
    421937698694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,463 miles (+703)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,463 miles
    Test number
    215178401344
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass104,760 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,760 miles
    Test number
    957480224694
    • AdvisoryCentral gearoil leak from transfer box

  15. Pass104,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    417198579737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,456 miles (+7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    178925741543
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail104,449 miles (+2,712)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    876346581747
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass101,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    286177092332
    • AdvisorySwivell housing oil seals in poor condition

  19. Fail101,737 miles (+2,243)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    802480904852
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySwivell housing oil seals in poor condition

  20. Pass99,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    415428735111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N225 VSO

Does N225 VSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N225 VSO is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N225 VSO?
The MOT on N225 VSO is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N225 VSO done?
N225 VSO was recorded at 115,209 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,416 miles a year.
Has N225 VSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 VSO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on N225 VSO 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 N225 VSO find?
N225 VSO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front seat belt flexible stalk damaged.

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