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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

V18 OJCMOT history

V18 OJC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V18 OJC white 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 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,757 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 OJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 OJC was last recorded at 87,757 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,529 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,228 miles
Average per year
3,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,757 miles
  • 2024 – 79,529 miles
  • 2023 – 74,944 miles
  • 2022 – 74,941 miles
  • 2021 – 74,255 miles
  • 2020 – 67,438 miles
  • 2019 – 60,407 miles
  • 2018 – 54,420 miles
  • 2017 – 48,256 miles
  • 2015 – 42,976 miles
  • 2014 – 38,892 miles
  • 2013 – 36,046 miles
  • 2012 – 32,412 miles
  • 2009 – 231,009 miles
  • 2008 – 20,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,757 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.

  • Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,757 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    648347928663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,529 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    180253075537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,944 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    377140033729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,941 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    954585669685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,255 miles (+6,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    115518518661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,438 miles
    Test number
    966970240962
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail67,438 miles (+7,031)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,438 miles
    Test number
    658364334213
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play at nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible obstructed (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass60,407 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    588006739198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,404 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    996043112900
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm ball joint c-clip coming out
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible obstructed (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass54,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    334155873487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,420 miles (+6,164)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    981690054602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt reel not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt reel not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible obstructed sat in windscreen (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower rear pad retaining pin split pins missing

  12. Pass48,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    715176816071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,256 miles (+5,280)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    570673773847
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass42,976 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    370983217314
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryPoss slight oil leak

  15. Pass38,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,892 miles
    Test number
    796767734396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,892 miles (+2,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,892 miles
    Test number
    905706334324
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass36,046 miles (+3,634)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    497016833410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteSlight bind nearside rear brake

  18. Pass32,412 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,412 miles
    Test number
    875156242396
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass29,211 km (+3,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,211 km
    Test number
    828477851370
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,920 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,920 km
    Test number
    994278720303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass231,009 miles (+210,737)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    231,009 miles
    Test number
    943369429313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,272 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,272 miles
    Test number
    844802858384
    • NoteCatch on nearside rear door (?)

Questions about V18 OJC

Does V18 OJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 OJC is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 OJC?
The MOT on V18 OJC is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 OJC done?
V18 OJC was recorded at 87,757 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,988 miles a year.
Has V18 OJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 OJC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V18 OJC 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 OJC find?
V18 OJC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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