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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

V18 ODYMOT history

V18 ODY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V18 ODY blue 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,973 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ODY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ODY was last recorded at 87,973 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2025: 85,721 miles, lower than 787,993 miles on 12 Apr 2019.

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
85,721 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
2,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,973 miles
  • 2025 – 85,721 miles
  • 2019 – 787,993 miles
  • 2016 – 75,794 miles
  • 2015 – 67,901 miles
  • 2014 – 64,009 miles
  • 2013 – 59,529 miles
  • 2012 – 55,025 miles
  • 2011 – 50,666 miles
  • 2010 – 46,268 miles
  • 2009 – 42,648 miles
  • 2008 – 38,356 miles
  • 2007 – 33,766 miles
  • 2006 – 28,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,973 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,973 miles (+2,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    610312672482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,721 miles (-702,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    675312297695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass787,993 miles (+712,199)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    787,993 miles
    Test number
    279376744700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    617198887966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,794 miles (+7,893)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    479680090092
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  6. Pass67,901 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    175713215107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,009 miles (+4,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,009 miles
    Test number
    678872604187
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  8. Pass59,529 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    689380813167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass55,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    927386192032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  10. Fail55,021 miles (+4,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    916336092052
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  11. Pass50,666 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    569885501184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,268 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    370029800168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,208 miles (+3,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    681446100194
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  14. Fail42,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    480998579076
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Pass42,648 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    981848979081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    620446708195
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass38,356 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    792276208124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,766 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,766 miles
    Test number
    233937407495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    952622906148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ODY

Does V18 ODY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ODY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 ODY?
The MOT on V18 ODY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 ODY done?
V18 ODY was recorded at 87,973 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
Has V18 ODY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ODY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on V18 ODY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V18 ODY find?
V18 ODY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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