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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V18 ARBMOT history

V18 ARB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V18 ARB blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
238,216 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V18 ARB was last recorded at 238,216 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,576 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,640 miles
Average per year
6,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,216 miles
  • 2025 – 231,576 miles
  • 2024 – 224,929 miles
  • 2023 – 215,640 miles
  • 2022 – 206,727 miles
  • 2021 – 198,092 miles
  • 2020 – 189,539 miles
  • 2019 – 177,783 miles
  • 2018 – 169,025 miles
  • 2017 – 162,936 miles
  • 2016 – 158,309 miles
  • 2015 – 149,084 miles
  • 2014 – 139,585 miles
  • 2013 – 130,438 miles
  • 2012 – 122,791 miles
  • 2011 – 122,025 miles
  • 2010 – 120,978 miles
  • 2008 – 118,953 miles
  • 2006 – 112,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail238,216 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail238,216 miles (+6,640)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,216 miles
    Test number
    180767117750
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass231,576 miles (+6,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    231,576 miles
    Test number
    919960387811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,929 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    224,929 miles
    Test number
    467149331323
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail224,844 miles (+9,204)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,844 miles
    Test number
    515526946173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,640 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    215,640 miles
    Test number
    803761488056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass206,727 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    206,727 miles
    Test number
    954467243736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail206,717 miles (+8,625)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,717 miles
    Test number
    409639142497
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,092 miles (+8,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,092 miles
    Test number
    519185189285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass189,539 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,539 miles
    Test number
    142858005452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail189,511 miles (+11,728)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,511 miles
    Test number
    370796280381
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass177,783 miles (+8,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,783 miles
    Test number
    821171201506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass169,025 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,025 miles
    Test number
    985582985818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,936 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,936 miles
    Test number
    889272306939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,309 miles (+9,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,309 miles
    Test number
    953025165051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass149,084 miles (+9,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,084 miles
    Test number
    325353905193
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass139,585 miles (+9,147)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,585 miles
    Test number
    115397394497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear of front propshaft u/j very worn

  17. Pass130,438 miles (+210)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,438 miles
    Test number
    305342503180
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail130,228 miles (+7,437)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    279608493086
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass122,791 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    495912502186
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Pass122,025 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,025 miles
    Test number
    185534931081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,978 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,978 miles
    Test number
    361077370068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass118,953 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    118,953 miles
    Test number
    494658908322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,483 miles (+5,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,483 miles
    Test number
    351743828072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass112,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    112,766 miles
    Test number
    362469956055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V18 ARB

Does V18 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 ARB expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 ARB?
The MOT on V18 ARB expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 ARB done?
V18 ARB was recorded at 238,216 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,075 miles a year.
Has V18 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ARB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 ARB 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 V18 ARB find?
V18 ARB failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 1 more.

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