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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

V1 LUGMOT history

V1 LUG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

V1 LUG 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,920 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LUG was last recorded at 74,920 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,369 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,551 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,920 miles
  • 2025 – 72,369 miles
  • 2024 – 69,213 miles
  • 2023 – 65,309 miles
  • 2022 – 63,284 miles
  • 2021 – 61,699 miles
  • 2020 – 58,806 miles
  • 2019 – 57,394 miles
  • 2018 – 54,642 miles
  • 2017 – 49,843 miles
  • 2016 – 45,652 miles
  • 2015 – 34,899 miles
  • 2014 – 23,839 miles
  • 2012 – 13,886 miles
  • 2011 – 12,176 miles
  • 2010 – 9,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,920 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,920 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    253473778297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,369 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    383087815308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,213 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    134620222198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,309 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,309 miles
    Test number
    130321734495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,284 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    193403088774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass61,699 miles (+2,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,699 miles
    Test number
    517617859072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass58,806 miles (+1,412)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    769019253499
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass57,394 miles (+2,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    782953168236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,642 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    279114707613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,843 miles (+4,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    481132681028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass45,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    566370623938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,652 miles (+10,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    836459637759
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass34,899 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,899 miles
    Test number
    646450545034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Fail34,752 miles (+10,913)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,752 miles
    Test number
    875226635004
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass23,839 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,839 miles
    Test number
    228290014064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,886 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    13,886 miles
    Test number
    548033032202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,176 miles (+3,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,176 miles
    Test number
    416124431206
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  18. Pass9,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    9,029 miles
    Test number
    672508930233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 LUG

Does V1 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LUG is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LUG?
The MOT on V1 LUG is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LUG done?
V1 LUG was recorded at 74,920 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has V1 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LUG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on V1 LUG 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 LUG find?
V1 LUG passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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