Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
V18 DRMMOT history
V18 DRM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 44,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 44,734 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 DRM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 18 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 DRM was last recorded at 44,734 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,970 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,764 miles
- Average per year
- 2,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,734 miles
- 2025 – 42,970 miles
- 2024 – 42,928 miles
- 2023 – 41,318 miles
- 2022 – 40,374 miles
- 2021 – 37,720 miles
- 2020 – 36,413 miles
- 2019 – 33,694 miles
- 2018 – 31,285 miles
- 2017 – 26,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,734 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth tractor joints leaking
- AdvisoryRear pinion seal leaking
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.
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 12 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,734 miles (+1,764)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 44,734 miles
- Test number
- 897520496970
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth tractor joints leaking
- AdvisoryRear pinion seal leaking
Pass42,970 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 42,970 miles
- Test number
- 926005321549
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryN/s front tractor joint slight leak
Pass42,928 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 42,928 miles
- Test number
- 272998660384
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail42,928 miles (+1,610)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,928 miles
- Test number
- 145569883919
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,318 miles (+944)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 41,318 miles
- Test number
- 443265021852
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished on inner sidewalls
- AdvisoryNearside front swivel leaking
- AdvisorySome corrosion on rear brake disc inner faces
Pass40,374 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 40,374 miles
- Test number
- 158314625487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail40,353 miles (+2,633)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,353 miles
- Test number
- 744467969196
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets broken (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall also cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,720 miles (+1,307)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 37,720 miles
- Test number
- 589750257659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,413 miles (+2,719)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 36,413 miles
- Test number
- 592033704508
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass33,694 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 33,694 miles
- Test number
- 842022018320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail33,677 miles (+2,392)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,677 miles
- Test number
- 607137693914
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen directional nozzle missing causing fluid to go down bonnet (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass31,285 miles (+4,930)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 31,285 miles
- Test number
- 121144462070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 26,355 miles
- Test number
- 276401580074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 DRM
- Does V18 DRM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 DRM is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 DRM?
- The MOT on V18 DRM is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 DRM done?
- V18 DRM was recorded at 44,734 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
- Has V18 DRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 DRM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on V18 DRM 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 DRM find?
- V18 DRM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; both tractor joints leaking; rear pinion seal leaking.
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