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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

V17 LRDMOT history

V17 LRD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

V17 LRD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,891 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 LRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 LRD was last recorded at 116,891 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2007: 84,162 miles, lower than 84,510 miles on 29 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,295 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,891 miles
  • 2025 – 116,295 miles
  • 2024 – 115,205 miles
  • 2023 – 113,464 miles
  • 2022 – 109,593 miles
  • 2021 – 104,013 miles
  • 2020 – 99,752 miles
  • 2009 – 98,012 miles
  • 2008 – 90,258 miles
  • 2007 – 84,162 miles
  • 2006 – 69,537 miles
  • 2005 – 52,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,891 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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,891 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,891 miles
    Test number
    975456888738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,295 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,295 miles
    Test number
    935815046812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,205 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    491087312764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,464 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,464 miles
    Test number
    300936611135
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,593 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,593 miles
    Test number
    158576095299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail109,592 miles (+5,579)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,592 miles
    Test number
    279468383660
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass104,013 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,013 miles
    Test number
    255559923737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,752 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    610267652188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,012 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    294964749398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,258 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,258 miles
    Test number
    104964208325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,162 miles (-348)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    343491497444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,510 miles (+14,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    473032777204
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  13. Pass69,537 miles (+16,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    652295566253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    353298945419
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V17 LRD

Does V17 LRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 LRD is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 LRD?
The MOT on V17 LRD is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 LRD done?
V17 LRD was recorded at 116,891 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has V17 LRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 LRD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V17 LRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V17 LRD find?
V17 LRD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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