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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R577 VDBMOT history

R577 VDB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 177,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

R577 VDB grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,550 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 VDB was last recorded at 177,550 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,548 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,550 miles
  • 2025 – 176,442 miles
  • 2024 – 175,411 miles
  • 2023 – 174,386 miles
  • 2022 – 172,818 miles
  • 2020 – 171,096 miles
  • 2019 – 169,032 miles
  • 2018 – 165,370 miles
  • 2017 – 163,889 miles
  • 2016 – 161,857 miles
  • 2015 – 158,803 miles
  • 2014 – 153,271 miles
  • 2013 – 146,693 miles
  • 2012 – 139,968 miles
  • 2011 – 133,988 miles
  • 2010 – 124,826 miles
  • 2009 – 114,913 miles
  • 2008 – 104,760 miles
  • 2007 – 93,698 miles
  • 2006 – 81,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,550 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly longRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Steering damper bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,550 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,550 miles
    Test number
    585757462612
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly long
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail177,548 miles (+1,106)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,548 miles
    Test number
    135940217266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly long
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,442 miles
    Test number
    642361023795
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail176,442 miles (+1,031)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,442 miles
    Test number
    138707831217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass175,411 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,411 miles
    Test number
    325450889231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,386 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,386 miles
    Test number
    152334076656
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  7. Fail174,373 miles (+1,555)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,373 miles
    Test number
    120267236704
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  8. Pass172,818 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,818 miles
    Test number
    902499658561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail172,817 miles (+1,721)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,817 miles
    Test number
    571256831769
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded fr5ont to r4ear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering 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))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass171,096 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,096 miles
    Test number
    228440568896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,032 miles
    Test number
    641252522812
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail169,032 miles (+3,662)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,032 miles
    Test number
    499142678220
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass165,370 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,370 miles
    Test number
    795012840956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,889 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,889 miles
    Test number
    856018274292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass161,857 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,857 miles
    Test number
    405566570471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,852 miles (+3,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,852 miles
    Test number
    622859845010
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass158,803 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,803 miles
    Test number
    688012577420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,798 miles (+5,527)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    421523839560
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass153,271 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    153,271 miles
    Test number
    495111014370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside centre chassis has corrosion close to excess

  20. Fail153,264 miles (+6,571)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,264 miles
    Test number
    579369104305
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside centre chassis has corrosion close to excess
    • NoteRear number plate lamp only one bulb working

  21. Pass146,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    146,693 miles
    Test number
    408992613352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail146,693 miles (+6,725)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,693 miles
    Test number
    288389203382
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn slightly

  23. Pass139,968 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,968 miles
    Test number
    568328202390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail139,966 miles (+1,318)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,966 miles
    Test number
    868965102324
    • DangerousThrottle pedal sticks
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass138,648 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,648 miles
    Test number
    857838902190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass133,988 miles (+9,162)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    275817761046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass124,826 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    701375570029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,913 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,913 miles
    Test number
    880409469073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass104,760 miles (+11,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,760 miles
    Test number
    242961078083
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass93,698 miles (+12,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,698 miles
    Test number
    140941357448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    963411436096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R577 VDB

Does R577 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R577 VDB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R577 VDB?
The MOT on R577 VDB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R577 VDB done?
R577 VDB was recorded at 177,550 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has R577 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 VDB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R577 VDB 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 R577 VDB find?
R577 VDB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pedal feels slightly long; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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