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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,600 cc

T181 VAJMOT history

T181 VAJ is a blue petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,768 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 VAJ was last recorded at 66,768 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,870 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
2,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,768 miles
  • 2024 – 60,870 miles
  • 2023 – 60,025 miles
  • 2022 – 58,998 miles
  • 2021 – 56,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 fog light out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner brake pad/caliper orange in colour indicating a problem furtherinvestigation advised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp broken, but still works as intended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    324134911934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    586356917428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake pad/caliper orange in colour indicating a problem furtherinvestigation advised
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp broken, but still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  3. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    795898574394
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end locking device (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake pad/caliper orange in colour indicating a problem furtherinvestigation advised
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp broken, but still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass60,870 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    370946636376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,868 miles (+843)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    707515986365
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass60,025 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    736823383865
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail60,024 miles (+1,026)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    266956534130
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,998 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,998 miles
    Test number
    831514777423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,957 miles (+2,800)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    896714743883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    757193127219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716716872669
    • MajorNearside Drag link 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Drag link 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Questions about T181 VAJ

Does T181 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 VAJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 VAJ?
The MOT on T181 VAJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 VAJ done?
T181 VAJ was recorded at 66,768 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,038 miles a year.
Has T181 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 VAJ has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T181 VAJ 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 T181 VAJ find?
T181 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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