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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T24 VVYMOT history

T24 VVY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 217,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
217,549 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 VVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T24 VVY was last recorded at 217,549 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 23,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,346 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
23,203 miles
Average per year
8,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,549 miles
  • 2025 – 194,346 miles
  • 2024 – 184,374 miles
  • 2023 – 159,267 miles
  • 2021 – 154,105 miles
  • 2020 – 154,075 miles
  • 2017 – 151,492 miles
  • 2016 – 123,242 miles
  • 2014 – 106,367 miles
  • 2013 – 104,931 miles
  • 2012 – 101,083 miles
  • 2011 – 96,349 miles
  • 2010 – 95,085 miles
  • 2009 – 92,656 miles
  • 2008 – 83,731 miles
  • 2007 – 70,283 miles
  • 2006 – 55,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,549 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,549 miles (+23,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    217,549 miles
    Test number
    771470268606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,346 miles (+9,972)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,346 miles
    Test number
    144531187615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,374 miles (+25,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,374 miles
    Test number
    244828350330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,267 miles (+5,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,267 miles
    Test number
    418975780461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,105 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,105 miles
    Test number
    844924727140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,075 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,075 miles
    Test number
    557680079971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,492 miles (+28,250)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,492 miles
    Test number
    700903112425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    989820079882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,242 miles (+16,875)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    969310754598
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass106,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,367 miles
    Test number
    198241314395
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail106,367 miles (+1,436)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,367 miles
    Test number
    438503404487
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass104,931 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,931 miles
    Test number
    455895503402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight leak at left front swivel hub

  13. Fail104,931 miles (+3,848)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,931 miles
    Test number
    446334703497
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight leak at left front swivel hub

  14. Pass101,083 miles (+4,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,083 miles
    Test number
    459298092259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail96,349 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    357740581402
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass96,349 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    637960281228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,085 miles
    Test number
    124089970282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,085 miles (+2,429)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,085 miles
    Test number
    334769470274
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  19. Pass92,656 miles (+8,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    633415369231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    172145078142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,731 miles (+13,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    261065878441
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass70,283 miles (+14,427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    243036087199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,856 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    874417976148
    • NoteRear mudflaps torn
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear of engine

Questions about T24 VVY

Does T24 VVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 VVY is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T24 VVY?
The MOT on T24 VVY is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T24 VVY done?
T24 VVY was recorded at 217,549 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,263 miles a year.
Has T24 VVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 VVY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on T24 VVY 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 T24 VVY find?
T24 VVY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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