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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

V20 MRJMOT history

V20 MRJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

V20 MRJ 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,541 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 MRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 MRJ was last recorded at 103,541 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,899 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,541 miles
  • 2025 – 102,899 miles
  • 2024 – 101,398 miles
  • 2023 – 99,976 miles
  • 2022 – 99,265 miles
  • 2021 – 97,608 miles
  • 2020 – 94,839 miles
  • 2019 – 93,536 miles
  • 2018 – 90,993 miles
  • 2017 – 89,428 miles
  • 2016 – 87,119 miles
  • 2015 – 83,542 miles
  • 2014 – 78,815 miles
  • 2013 – 77,815 miles
  • 2012 – 68,725 miles
  • 2011 – 66,791 miles
  • 2010 – 58,891 miles
  • 2009 – 45,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,541 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Off side front swivel seal leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,541 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,541 miles
    Test number
    945744476923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,899 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    502585893218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,898 miles (+1,500)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    309033944238
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,398 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,398 miles
    Test number
    105069464427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,976 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    143237322018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,265 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    733435083952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,608 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,608 miles
    Test number
    270801039512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,839 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    625100702487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,536 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    149211212371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,993 miles (+1,565)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    469282921708
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear no seats fitted
  11. Pass89,428 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    675419462903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOff side front swivel seal leak
  12. Fail89,426 miles (+2,307)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,426 miles
    Test number
    826807381483
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOff side front swivel seal leak
  13. Pass87,119 miles (+3,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    987840610195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis
  14. Pass83,542 miles (+4,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,542 miles
    Test number
    294640019296
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in propshaft bearings
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear slight play in propshaft bearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass78,815 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    359414024411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,815 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    408685113411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail77,793 miles (+9,068)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    475078803455
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass68,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    348542922441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,725 miles (+1,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    318461522400
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass66,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    819092091270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail66,791 miles (+7,900)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    175281391276
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail58,891 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    103616780266
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass58,891 miles (+13,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    271096480292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,189 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    264117799244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    241288769245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V20 MRJ

Does V20 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 MRJ is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 MRJ?
The MOT on V20 MRJ is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 MRJ done?
V20 MRJ was recorded at 103,541 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has V20 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 MRJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 MRJ 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 V20 MRJ find?
V20 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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