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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V18 TDSMOT history

V18 TDS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V18 TDS green 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
195,639 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 TDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 TDS was last recorded at 195,639 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,960 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,679 miles
Average per year
5,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,639 miles
  • 2024 – 191,960 miles
  • 2023 – 179,312 miles
  • 2022 – 168,407 miles
  • 2021 – 166,531 miles
  • 2020 – 164,704 miles
  • 2019 – 162,147 miles
  • 2017 – 159,474 miles
  • 2016 – 155,872 miles
  • 2015 – 149,740 miles
  • 2014 – 141,577 miles
  • 2013 – 132,259 miles
  • 2012 – 127,272 miles
  • 2011 – 118,638 miles
  • 2010 – 107,217 miles
  • 2009 – 96,572 miles
  • 2008 – 91,783 miles
  • 2007 – 84,956 miles
  • 2006 – 82,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,639 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,639 miles (+3,679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    195,639 miles
    Test number
    188166158130
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,960 miles (+12,648)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    191,960 miles
    Test number
    341411869511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,312 miles (+10,905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,312 miles
    Test number
    775011509696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass168,407 miles (+1,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,407 miles
    Test number
    112685202427
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryHand brake drum has slight oil seepage

  5. Pass166,531 miles (+1,827)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,531 miles
    Test number
    281797316491
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door lock sometime difficult to open
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil from from seal

  6. Pass164,704 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,704 miles
    Test number
    617220588744
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower seat belt clasp outer casing missing function ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door lock sometimes difficult to open advise further investigation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light not working on main beam
    • AdvisoryBrake servo rusting
    • AdvisoryChassis suspension steering and brake parts partly muddy

  7. Fail164,704 miles (+2,557)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,704 miles
    Test number
    332541361033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower seat belt clasp outer casing missing function ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door lock sometimes difficult to open advise further investigation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light not working on main beam
    • AdvisoryBrake servo rusting
    • AdvisoryChassis suspension steering and brake parts partly muddy

  8. Pass162,147 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,147 miles
    Test number
    443042720307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail162,143 miles (+2,669)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,143 miles
    Test number
    425664122921
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass159,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,474 miles
    Test number
    120426723487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail159,461 miles (+3,589)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    666920635568
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass155,872 miles (+6,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,872 miles
    Test number
    385265134797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre joint (7.1.2)

  13. Pass149,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,740 miles
    Test number
    675610785089
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail149,740 miles (+8,163)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,740 miles
    Test number
    254314948642
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass141,577 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,577 miles
    Test number
    329205724392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,564 miles (+9,305)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,564 miles
    Test number
    198214624380
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass132,259 miles (+4,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    676413023329
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  18. Pass127,272 miles (+8,634)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,272 miles
    Test number
    988238802363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,638 miles (+11,421)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,638 miles
    Test number
    778046671291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass107,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    512658230176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,217 miles (+10,645)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    714564130180
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

  22. Pass96,572 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    560327919141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,783 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    552401608108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,956 miles (+2,748)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    754487217179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass82,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    972585876074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 TDS

Does V18 TDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 TDS is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 TDS?
The MOT on V18 TDS is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 TDS done?
V18 TDS was recorded at 195,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,681 miles a year.
Has V18 TDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 TDS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on V18 TDS 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 TDS find?
V18 TDS passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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