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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

V1 FAVMOT history

V1 FAV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 112,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V1 FAV 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,701 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 FAV
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
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 FAV was last recorded at 112,701 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2010: 40,665 miles, lower than 75,592 miles on 28 Oct 2008.

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
109,775 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
3,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,701 miles
  • 2025 – 109,775 miles
  • 2024 – 106,152 miles
  • 2022 – 103,748 miles
  • 2021 – 102,879 miles
  • 2020 – 99,560 miles
  • 2019 – 93,661 miles
  • 2018 – 86,855 miles
  • 2017 – 80,512 miles
  • 2016 – 73,480 miles
  • 2015 – 68,500 miles
  • 2014 – 64,991 miles
  • 2013 – 61,528 miles
  • 2012 – 55,299 miles
  • 2011 – 47,568 miles
  • 2010 – 40,665 miles
  • 2008 – 75,592 miles
  • 2007 – 66,084 miles
  • 2006 – 62,806 miles
  • 2005 – 48,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,701 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Both front driveshaft spheres leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Swivel seal has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from master cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering damper bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,701 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,701 miles
    Test number
    149397769210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,775 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,775 miles
    Test number
    483967287989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass106,152 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,152 miles
    Test number
    742261478777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,748 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,748 miles
    Test number
    382981139376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,923 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    341069676431
    • AdvisoryNearside Swivel seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Pitman arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,879 miles (+3,319)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,879 miles
    Test number
    237416502383
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Swivel seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,560 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,560 miles
    Test number
    466403849457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,661 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,661 miles
    Test number
    885834771973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bushes
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front hub seals

  9. Fail93,600 miles (+6,745)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    971085221630
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bushes
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front hub seals

  10. Pass86,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    873327719986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  11. Fail86,855 miles (+6,343)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    651327844448
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  12. Pass80,512 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    520631603028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

  13. Fail80,443 miles (+6,963)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    274204783450
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

  14. Pass73,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    834273332359
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshaft spheres leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail73,480 miles (+4,980)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    651399579541
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshaft spheres leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass68,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    571752348341
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshaft spheres leaking

  17. Fail68,500 miles (+3,509)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    807902454643
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users centre body mount bolts missing (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolts missing (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshaft spheres leaking

  18. Pass64,991 miles (+3,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    398627184255
    • NoteAll four tyres side walls next to rim starting to crack
    • NoteRear brake disc,s inner faces poor

  19. Pass61,528 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,528 miles
    Test number
    678692013325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,511 miles (+6,212)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,511 miles
    Test number
    316805993208
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight leak to n/s front hub

  21. Pass55,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    135340472212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,299 miles (+7,731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    866810072206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  23. Pass47,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    915701071249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,568 miles (+6,903)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    555221871295
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass40,665 miles (-34,927)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,665 miles
    Test number
    342213650280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,592 miles
    Test number
    124432308322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Fail75,592 miles (+9,508)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,592 miles
    Test number
    414662208371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass66,084 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    354208607483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    444090736241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,806 miles (+14,127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    310928826216
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass48,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    964387505256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 FAV

Does V1 FAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 FAV is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 FAV?
The MOT on V1 FAV is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 FAV done?
V1 FAV was recorded at 112,701 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,125 miles a year.
Has V1 FAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 FAV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V1 FAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 FAV find?
V1 FAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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