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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

V20 PLDMOT history

V20 PLD is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V20 PLD silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,617 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 PLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 PLD was last recorded at 38,617 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,205 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,412 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,617 miles
  • 2025 – 37,205 miles
  • 2024 – 35,386 miles
  • 2023 – 31,292 miles
  • 2022 – 28,064 miles
  • 2021 – 25,062 miles
  • 2020 – 22,383 miles
  • 2019 – 18,319 miles
  • 2018 – 16,476 miles
  • 2017 – 14,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,617 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,617 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    606725537265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,205 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,205 miles
    Test number
    122291451076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,386 miles
    Test number
    827374110737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,386 miles (+4,094)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,386 miles
    Test number
    869171572787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass31,292 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    387363790224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint oil seal, in axle/hub assembly, slight oil/grease, but does not leak to excess, advise at this time,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv joint oil seal, in axle/hub assembly, slight oil/grease, but does not leak to excess, advise at this time,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryMinimum reserve travel on handbrake lever.
  6. Fail31,292 miles (+3,228)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    622581553586
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint oil seal, in axle/hub assembly, slight oil/grease, but does not leak to excess, advise at this time,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv joint oil seal, in axle/hub assembly, slight oil/grease, but does not leak to excess, advise at this time,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryMinimum reserve travel on handbrake lever.
  7. Pass28,064 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,064 miles
    Test number
    925224329448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,062 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,062 miles
    Test number
    172743691163
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around both front half shaft oil seals
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass22,383 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    402983580090
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer half shaft flange gaskets starting to weep oil.
  10. Pass18,319 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,319 miles
    Test number
    873398578884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,476 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    16,476 miles
    Test number
    801633602025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,176 miles
    Test number
    375587067620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,176 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,176 miles
    Test number
    813721633967
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about V20 PLD

Does V20 PLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 PLD is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 PLD?
The MOT on V20 PLD is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 PLD done?
V20 PLD was recorded at 38,617 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has V20 PLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 PLD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 PLD 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 PLD find?
V20 PLD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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