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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

V16 MDPMOT history

V16 MDP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

V16 MDP red 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,011 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 MDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 MDP was last recorded at 159,011 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,011 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,011 miles
  • 2024 – 151,697 miles
  • 2023 – 139,361 miles
  • 2022 – 127,491 miles
  • 2021 – 117,639 miles
  • 2020 – 113,123 miles
  • 2019 – 105,514 miles
  • 2018 – 98,927 miles
  • 2017 – 90,619 miles
  • 2016 – 78,712 miles
  • 2015 – 64,776 miles
  • 2014 – 55,938 miles
  • 2013 – 39,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,011 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,011 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,011 miles
    Test number
    994781280521
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail159,011 miles (+7,314)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,011 miles
    Test number
    304373223382
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush os and ns lower shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass151,697 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,697 miles
    Test number
    160999536134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,569 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,569 miles
    Test number
    799308608888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,559 miles (+4,198)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,559 miles
    Test number
    315459034969
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak from brake pipe centre (1.2.1 (g))

  6. Pass139,361 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    383703894098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,356 miles (+11,865)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,356 miles
    Test number
    112456540251
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass127,491 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,491 miles
    Test number
    959475282526
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ffrom brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail127,491 miles (+9,852)2 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,491 miles
    Test number
    785614862162
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ffrom brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass117,639 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    287886150719
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,630 miles (+4,507)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    441648500659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass113,123 miles (+7,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    133380245407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass105,514 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,514 miles
    Test number
    251441498655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail105,507 miles (+6,580)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    418684685350
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass98,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    867166951791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,927 miles (+8,308)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    429890908386
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass90,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    236187225190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail90,619 miles (+11,907)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    632952314238
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass78,712 miles (+13,936)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,712 miles
    Test number
    974171165263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    628952585097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,776 miles (+8,838)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    369416375060
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteMil lamp on

  22. Pass55,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    577341674062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail55,930 miles (+16,683)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    987951874033
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    156186953080
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about V16 MDP

Does V16 MDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MDP is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 MDP?
The MOT on V16 MDP is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 MDP done?
V16 MDP was recorded at 159,011 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 9,359 miles a year.
Has V16 MDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 MDP has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V16 MDP 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 V16 MDP find?
V16 MDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective; front coil spring corroded os and ns; front wheel bearing has slight play os and ns bearings have slight play, and 2 more.

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