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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

V1 MDTMOT history

V1 MDT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 22,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

V1 MDT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
22,660 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MDT was last recorded at 22,660 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,030 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
2,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,660 miles
  • 2023 – 19,975 miles
  • 2022 – 19,230 miles
  • 2021 – 14,546 miles
  • 2020 – 11,205 miles
  • 2019 – 8,292 miles
  • 2018 – 6,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,660 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff and transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,660 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    22,660 miles
    Test number
    363490469970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff and transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail22,030 miles (+2,055)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    667912824225
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass19,975 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    19,975 miles
    Test number
    214960427117
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass19,230 miles (+4,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    719779539447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass14,546 miles (+3,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    416642950568
    • AdvisoryBoth swivels weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass11,205 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    11,205 miles
    Test number
    697909566137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySwivels weeping (both)

  7. Pass8,292 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,292 miles
    Test number
    764817486054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel weeping

  8. Pass6,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    6,887 miles
    Test number
    790396114639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail6,887 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,887 miles
    Test number
    488076422191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V1 MDT

Does V1 MDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 MDT expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 MDT?
The MOT on V1 MDT expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 MDT done?
V1 MDT was recorded at 22,660 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
Has V1 MDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MDT has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 MDT 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 MDT find?
V1 MDT passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from diff and transmission seal.

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