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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,495 cc

V1 LROMOT history

V1 LRO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V1 LRO black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,038 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LRO was last recorded at 87,038 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,312 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,726 miles
Average per year
4,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,038 miles
  • 2025 – 83,312 miles
  • 2024 – 81,764 miles
  • 2023 – 78,438 miles
  • 2022 – 72,957 miles
  • 2021 – 68,725 miles
  • 2020 – 64,494 miles
  • 2019 – 57,516 miles
  • 2018 – 49,811 miles
  • 2017 – 41,833 miles
  • 2016 – 31,121 miles
  • 2015 – 23,203 miles
  • 2014 – 20,602 miles
  • 2013 – 19,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,038 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,038 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    321152099947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass83,312 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    609246372881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,311 miles (+1,547)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    923026046967
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass81,764 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,764 miles
    Test number
    365460962366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,438 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    543915019023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,957 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    491722428038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,725 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    339938441897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,494 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    465960777537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,516 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    466502001208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,811 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    462689401941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,833 miles (+10,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    249712847668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,121 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,121 miles
    Test number
    489061818454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,203 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,203 miles
    Test number
    496901855056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,602 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,602 miles
    Test number
    155395114460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,317 miles
    Test number
    355461323053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 LRO

Does V1 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LRO is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LRO?
The MOT on V1 LRO is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LRO done?
V1 LRO was recorded at 87,038 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
Has V1 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LRO has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 LRO 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 V1 LRO find?
V1 LRO passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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