
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P627 VAMMOT history
P627 VAM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,443 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 105,443 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P627 VAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P627 VAM was last recorded at 105,443 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,442 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,443 miles
- 2025 – 104,733 miles
- 2024 – 103,892 miles
- 2023 – 102,938 miles
- 2022 – 101,937 miles
- 2021 – 100,480 miles
- 2020 – 99,431 miles
- 2019 – 97,885 miles
- 2018 – 95,900 miles
- 2017 – 93,924 miles
- 2016 – 90,264 miles
- 2015 – 87,891 miles
- 2014 – 85,832 miles
- 2013 – 82,914 miles
- 2012 – 79,844 miles
- 2011 – 77,248 miles
- 2010 – 74,608 miles
- 2009 – 71,592 miles
- 2008 – 68,129 miles
- 2007 – 64,014 miles
- 2006 – 60,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mid box (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop mount area corroded but ok at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop mount area corroded but ok at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear mud guard bracket corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to intermediate drop arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Under-neath vehicle covered in surface rust but ok at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres old and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
32 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,443 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 105,443 miles
- Test number
- 507313517024
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mid box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop mount area corroded but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop mount area corroded but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear mud guard bracket corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,442 miles (+709)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,442 miles
- Test number
- 286998975623
- DangerousNearside Rear Body component likely to become detached mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 bits (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mid box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop mount area corroded but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop mount area corroded but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear mud guard bracket corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,733 miles (+841)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 104,733 miles
- Test number
- 216429348849
- 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis covered in surface corrosion but ok at time of test
Pass103,892 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 103,892 miles
- Test number
- 235632322091
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-neath vehicle covered in surface rust but ok at time of test
Fail103,892 miles (+954)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,892 miles
- Test number
- 384469012265
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 bits (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-neath vehicle covered in surface rust but ok at time of test
Pass102,938 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 102,938 miles
- Test number
- 530962363773
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail102,938 miles (+1,001)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,938 miles
- Test number
- 983769629133
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,937 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 101,937 miles
- Test number
- 283025148168
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail101,933 miles (+1,453)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,933 miles
- Test number
- 466784872497
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to rear tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,480 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,480 miles
- Test number
- 605195541969
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail100,480 miles (+1,049)4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,480 miles
- Test number
- 220944072970
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (switch fault) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass99,431 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 99,431 miles
- Test number
- 809831419047
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail99,431 miles (+1,546)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,431 miles
- Test number
- 717842867282
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,885 miles (+1,985)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 97,885 miles
- Test number
- 960041992848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass95,900 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,900 miles
- Test number
- 834247016283
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe rusty on tail pipe
Fail95,895 miles (+1,971)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,895 miles
- Test number
- 713721009350
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe rusty on tail pipe
Pass93,924 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,924 miles
- Test number
- 605098554411
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail93,914 miles (+3,650)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,914 miles
- Test number
- 536910668561
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass90,264 miles (+2,373)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,264 miles
- Test number
- 762053786699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section deteriorated
Pass87,891 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 87,891 miles
- Test number
- 289024415401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteTransfer box to rear diff prop shaft rear UJ slight play
Fail87,882 miles (+2,050)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,882 miles
- Test number
- 915951815185
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteTransfer box to rear diff prop shaft rear UJ slight play
Pass85,832 miles (+2,918)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 85,832 miles
- Test number
- 357003714138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,914 miles (+3,070)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 82,914 miles
- Test number
- 209757603494
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteRear.prop.rear.uj.starting.to,go
Pass79,844 miles (+2,596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,844 miles
- Test number
- 629708702160
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,248 miles (+2,640)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 77,248 miles
- Test number
- 438621311193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,608 miles (+3,016)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,608 miles
- Test number
- 691220510147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 71,592 miles
- Test number
- 651504819186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,592 miles (+3,463)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,592 miles
- Test number
- 793044719145
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass68,129 miles (+4,115)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,129 miles
- Test number
- 911409208132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,014 miles
- Test number
- 192396417176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,993 miles (+3,809)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,993 miles
- Test number
- 961106617175
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass60,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 60,184 miles
- Test number
- 200847816172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P627 VAM
- Does P627 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P627 VAM is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P627 VAM?
- The MOT on P627 VAM is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P627 VAM done?
- P627 VAM was recorded at 105,443 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,267 miles a year.
- Has P627 VAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P627 VAM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on P627 VAM 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 P627 VAM find?
- P627 VAM passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.
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