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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

V10 DEFMOT history

V10 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

V10 DEF grey 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,069 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 DEF was last recorded at 44,069 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,053 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,069 miles
  • 2025 – 44,053 miles
  • 2024 – 37,814 miles
  • 2023 – 33,480 miles
  • 2022 – 31,989 miles
  • 2021 – 30,159 miles
  • 2020 – 28,097 miles
  • 2019 – 24,513 miles
  • 2018 – 20,713 miles
  • 2017 – 17,964 miles
  • 2016 – 14,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,069 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle underside and components have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,069 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,069 miles
    Test number
    111522715513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,053 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    103377740033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components have surface corrosion
  3. Fail44,050 miles (+6,236)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    286312831505
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components have surface corrosion
  4. Pass37,814 miles (+4,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    776683252932
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor corroded condition
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass33,480 miles (+1,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    302308549293
    • AdvisoryDriver window inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass31,989 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    31,989 miles
    Test number
    594676207673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass30,159 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    202325036803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,097 miles (+3,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,097 miles
    Test number
    182770414853
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • 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))
  9. Pass24,513 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,513 miles
    Test number
    481984240350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,713 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,713 miles
    Test number
    733281936659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,964 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    956310450869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,245 miles
    Test number
    771253273733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 DEF

Does V10 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 DEF is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 DEF?
The MOT on V10 DEF is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 DEF done?
V10 DEF was recorded at 44,069 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has V10 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 DEF has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V10 DEF 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 V10 DEF find?
V10 DEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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